Schell City, Missouri Population 2024

225

Schell City is a city located in St. Clair County and Vernon County Missouri. Schell City has a 2024 population of 225. Schell City is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 228 in 2020.

The average household income in Schell City is $42,738 with a poverty rate of 25.61%. The median age in Schell City is 53.5 years: 38.4 years for males, and 57.5 years for females.

Schell City Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Schell City was:

  • White: 100%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
  • Two or more races: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
362.30/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-1.32% (-3)
The current population of Schell City, Missouri is 225 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates (released May 2024). The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 228.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White164100%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%
Two or more races00%

White

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Schell City Population by Race

Schell City Population Pyramid 2024

Schell City Median Age

53.5

Total

38.4

Male

57.5

Female

Schell City Adults

There are 128 adults, (54 of whom are seniors) in Schell City.

Schell City Age Dependency

121.6

Age Dependency Ratio

73

Old Age Dependency Ratio

48.6

Child Dependency Ratio

Schell City Sex Ratio

Female9155.49%
Male7344.51%

Schell City Population by Age

Schell City Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All732.2578.121.9
Married36380.619.4
Non Family271.2266.733.3
Female102.31000
Male0000

2.85

Average Family Size

2.25

Average Household Size

78.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Schell City Households and Families

Male

Female

Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade1311.21%
Associates Degree21.72%
Bachelors Degree65.17%
Graduate Degree21.72%
High School Graduate6656.9%
Less Than 9th Grade32.59%
Some College2420.69%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Schell City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Schell City Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White1161008

The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.21%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.9%.

Schell City Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$0$0$0
Graduate Degree$0$0$0
High School Graduate$23,125$0$0
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$26,250$0$0
Some College$0$0$0

$26,250

Average Earnings

$0

Average Male

$0

Average Female

Schell City Earnings by Educational Attainment

Schell City Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Schell City Language

100% of Schell City residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.

Schell City Language

Schell City Poverty by Race

rate

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1644225.61%

25.61%

Overall Poverty Rate

30.14%

Male Poverty Rate

21.98%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Schell City

The race most likely to be in poverty in Schell City is White, with 25.61% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Schell City is White, with 25.61% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.86%.

Schell City Poverty

rate

Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade43.75%
Some College26.92%
High School22.73%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Schell City Poverty Rate by Education

rate

Rate
Poverty
Male Employed16.67%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Schell City Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Schell City Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

Name
Median
Mean
Families$44,167$52,013
Households$26,875$42,738
Married Families$43,750$-999,999,999
Non Families$23,125$26,937

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Schell City Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

52.7%

Overall Marriage Rate

65.3%

Male Marriage Rate

45.0%

Female Marriage Rate

Schell City Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Schell City Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Schell City Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Schell City Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

13

Number of Veterans

13

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

War
Veterans
Vietnam8
Korea2
Second Gulf War0
First Gulf War0
World War II0

Schell City Veterans by War

count

Age Group
Veterans
75+9
55 to 642
65 to 742
18 to 340
35 to 540

Schell City Veterans by Age

count

Name
Veterans
% of Total
White130.1015625

Schell City Veterans by Race

Schell City Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

15.38%

Veteran Poverty Rate

53.85%

Veteran Disability Rate

Schell City Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

29.5%

Labor Force Participation

27.9%

Employment Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Schell City Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Schell City Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Schell City Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

76.83%

Born in Schell City

98.78%

Native Born

1.22%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

1.22%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.78% of Schell City residents were born in the United States, with 76.83% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.

Schell City Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Year
Population
Growth
Change
202922200%
2028222-1-0.45%
2027223-1-0.45%
202622400%
2025224-1-0.44%
2024225-1-0.44%
2023226-1-0.44%
202222700%
2021227-1-0.44%
2020228-11-4.6%
201923900%
201823900%
2017239-3-1.24%
2016242-1-0.41%
2015243-3-1.22%
2014246-1-0.4%
201324710.41%
2012246-2-0.81%
2011248-1-0.4%
201024900%

Schell City Population by Year