Ethel Population

2010–2026

47

2026 projection

14.6% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Ethel. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264700.00%
20254700.00%
20244700.00%
202347+12.17%
202246-12.13%
202147+614.63%
202041-714.58%
201948-12.04%
201849-35.77%
20175200.00%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Ethel has a population change about the same as Macon County, and lower than Missouri and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Missouri+1.9%
  • Ethel0.0%
  • Macon County−0.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Ethel Demographics

75.4median age

Median age

Female81.2 yrs
Male61.5 yrs

Adults

58
45 seniors (65+) · 78% of adults13 other adults

Sex

Female 73.8% · 48Male 26.2% · 17

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.65 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Ethel Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%80%25%
Never married49%7%64%
Divorced2%7%0%
Widowed9%7%9%
Separated2%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201