Ravanna, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ravanna, Missouri had a total population of 68, the 934th largest community in Missouri, with a median household income of $21,563, which is 70% 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 70% 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%.
- Unemployment rate of 28.6% is notably above the national average.
Ravanna Quick Facts
How Ravanna 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 | 62 | 68 | +9.7% |
How Ravanna Compares
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
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Ravanna Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Mercer County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | 1,352 | $58,558 | 18.0% | $78,000 |
| Mercer | 325 | $39,028 | 6.2% | $63,800 |
| South Lineville | 16 | $66,042 | 31.3% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Ravanna
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avilla | 70 | N/A | $85,000 | 0.0% | 7.1% |
| Connelsville | 70 | N/A | $129,700 | 0.0% | 51.4% |
| Ethel | 65 | N/A | N/A | 8.6% | 55.4% |
| Foster | 65 | N/A | $75,000 | 1.8% | 26.2% |
| Paradise | 72 | N/A | N/A | 15.3% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 68, Ravanna'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
Ravanna is a small community located in Missouri, within Mercer County. The total population is 68. It ranks as the 934th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ravanna is 66.5 years. This is 71% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ravanna is $21,563. This is 70% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 73% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ravanna. 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 unemployment rate is 28.6%. This is 611% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Ravanna was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
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 54.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ravanna, 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 Ravanna, Missouri?
Ravanna, Missouri has a population of 68 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ravanna, MO?
The median household income in Ravanna is $21,563, which is 73% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ravanna, MO?
The ACS sample for Ravanna 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 Ravanna, Missouri?
Ravanna's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ravanna, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Ravanna — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Ravanna, Missouri?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Ravanna hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.