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The City of La Russell had a population of 117 as of July 1, 2024. La Russell ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Missouri. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for La Russell is located at latitude 37.1414 and longitude -94.0616 in Jasper County. The formal boundaries for the City of La Russell encompass a land area of 0.34 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Jasper County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of La Russell are located in Jasper County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Lawrence County.
The City of La Russell has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of La Russell is located within Township of Sarcoxie, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jasper County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 117 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 117 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 108 (92.3%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 349 |
| Diversity Index2 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,000 |
| Average Household Income | $79,007 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 0% |
| Per Capita Income | $24,310 |
| Wealth Index5 | 58 |
| Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (56.5) |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 45 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 31 (68.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5 (11.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9 (20.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $177,500 |
| Average Home Value | $188,710 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 0 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 36 |
| Average Household Size | 3.25 |
| Family Households | 30 |
| Average Family Size | 4.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2024 | 2024-2029 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -3.14% | -0.34% |
| Households | -0.64% | 0.00% |
| Families | -1.37% | |
| Median Household Income | 11.34% | |
| Per Capita Income | 4.40% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | -0.65% |
The table below compares La Russell to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 854 | 21st |
| Population Density | # 799 | 26th |
| Median Household Income | # 801 | 25th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 238 | 22nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 918 | 15th |
| Diversity Index | # 196 | 82nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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