Purcell is a city located in Jasper County, Missouri. Purcell has a 2026 population of 319. Purcell is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 315 in 2020.
The median age in Purcell is 39.7 years: 31.5 years for males, and 49.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 49.5 years
Male: 31.5 years
There are 221 adults, (61 of whom are seniors) in Purcell.
Female: 180 (55.6%)
Male: 144 (44.4%)
The racial composition of Purcell includes 73.46% White, 9.26% other race, 6.48% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 238 | 73.46% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 10.19% |
| Other race | 30 | 9.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 6.48% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.62% |