Purdy City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 1103 people in the city, organized into 432 households, and 288 families living in the city. The population density was 1697.4 people per square mile (655.37/kmē), it is 124th most densely populated city in Missouri. There were 480 housing units at an average density of 738.5 per square mile (285.14/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.55 persons, and the average family size was 3.2 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males. The median age was 34.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Purdy City was 31.1 and 36.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 81.5% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.73% American Indian, 0.18% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.81% from two or more races and 14.69% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $24318, making it the 256th lowest city by median household income in Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $28636, it is 206th poorest city by median family income in Missouri. The per capita income for the city was $10662, it is the 109th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income was $15375, The median income for males was $19667, compared to $12159 for females.
In 2000, 265 pupils and students, of which 49.06% are male and 50.94% are female, 24.03% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.92% nursery or pri school, 4.91% kindergarten, 56.23% elementary school, 22.26% high school and 8.68% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1103 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1103 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1103 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1099 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1100 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1112 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1121 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1137 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1150 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1154 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1158 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 18 | 3 | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Elementary school | 66 | 83 | 149 |
| High school | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 18 | 23 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdy city, Missouri | $24318 | $28636 | $10662 |
| Barry County, Missouri | $28906 | $34043 | $14980 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |