Purdy is a city located in Barry County, Missouri. Purdy has a 2026 population of 1,064. Purdy is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,028 in 2020.
The median household income in Purdy is $36,711 with a poverty rate of 36.86%. The median age in Purdy is 30.8 years: 30.3 years for males, and 33 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 30.8 years
Female: 33 years
Male: 30.3 years
There are 730 adults, (166 of whom are seniors) in Purdy.
Female: 640 (57.1%)
Male: 481 (42.9%)
The racial composition of Purdy includes 79.66% White, 7.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 893 | 79.66% |
| Two or more races | 122 | 10.88% |
| Other race | 86 | 7.67% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.8% |
Purdy 's average per capita income is $31,250. Household income levels show a median of $36,711. The poverty rate stands at 36.86%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,714 | - |
| Households | $36,711 | $49,183 |
| Non Families | $31,354 | $34,868 |
| Families | - | $57,555 |
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