Broseley, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Broseley, Missouri had a total population of 65, the 939th largest community in Missouri, with a median household income of $48,173, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Broseley Quick Facts
How Broseley Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27 | 65 | +140.7% |
How Broseley Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Broseley Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Butler County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff | 16,254 | $41,941 | 20.8% | $119,800 |
| Qulin | 570 | $23,365 | 40.4% | N/A |
| Fisk | 502 | $58,125 | 12.3% | N/A |
| Fairdealing | 415 | $49,293 | 20.5% | $176,400 |
| Neelyville | 358 | $35,865 | 53.2% | $35,000 |
Cities Similar to Broseley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel | 65 | N/A | N/A | 8.6% | 55.4% |
| Foster | 65 | N/A | $75,000 | 1.8% | 26.2% |
| Commerce | 64 | N/A | N/A | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| Rives | 64 | N/A | N/A | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| South Gorin | 64 | $48,984 | $410,000 | 25.0% | 7.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 65, Broseley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Broseley is a small community located in Missouri, within Butler County. The total population is 65. It ranks as the 939th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Broseley is 38.6 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Broseley is $48,173. This is 32% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Broseley. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Broseley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 13.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 81% lower than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Broseley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Broseley, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Broseley, Missouri?
Broseley, Missouri has a population of 65 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Broseley, MO?
The median household income in Broseley is $48,173, which is 40% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Broseley, MO?
The ACS sample for Broseley recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Broseley, Missouri?
Broseley's population is 92.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Broseley, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Broseley — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Broseley, Missouri?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Broseley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.