Census Bureau data for Purdy city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Purdy city
- What is the median household income in Purdy city?
- The median household income in Purdy city is $43,438 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Purdy city?
- The poverty rate in Purdy city is 28.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Purdy city?
- $84,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Purdy city residents have a college degree?
- 5.8% of adults in Purdy city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,308
Median Income
$43,438
Median Home Value
$84,200
Poverty Rate
28.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.8%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-2,633 (-5.7%)
Home Value:
+$14,700 (+21.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+9.3 pp (+47.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.2 pp (-27.5%)
Unemployment:
+13.3 pp (+886.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,308
Median Age
32.0
Female
54.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 71.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Other 17.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
22.6%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,438
±$21,964
-$25,482 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$56,219
Median Family Income
$59,531
Poverty Rate
28.8%
+20.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
42.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
22.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.5%
$10–15k
13.2%
$15–25k
2.8%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
18.1%
$50–75k
20.5%
$75–100k
23.9%
$100–150k
3.8%
$150–200k
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
538
Owner-Occupied
70.1%
Renter-Occupied
29.9%
Vacancy Rate
12.8%
Median Home Value
$84,200
-$131,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
—
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
27.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.7%
$50–100k
49.5%
$100–200k
14.3%
$200–300k
5.5%
$300–500k
4.0%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
57.1%
$500–1k
33.3%
$1–1.5k
9.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.5%
1 vehicle
44.1%
2 vehicles
22.0%
3+
26.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.8%
5–19 units
4.1%
20+ units
1.1%
Mobile home
11.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.4%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
12.5%
2000–2009
8.6%
2010+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
74.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
5.8%
-26.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
0.9%
Some College / Associate
16.4%
Less Than High School
10.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.8%
+10.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.4%
Self-Employed
1.8%
Government Workers
7.0%
Private For-Profit
91.1%
Industry
Manufacturing
44.7%
Edu/Health
10.5%
Retail
9.1%
Arts/Entmt.
8.7%
Prof. Services
5.8%
Wholesale
5.8%
Transportation
5.4%
Construction
3.2%
Finance
2.0%
Agriculture
1.8%
Occupation
Production
44.3%
Management
19.3%
Food Prep
13.5%
Sales
11.7%
Construction
11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.7 min
Drove Alone
90.3%
Carpool
7.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.4%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
469
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
34.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.8%
5–9
19.6%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
3.3%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
17.0%
35–44
8.9%
45–54
8.1%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
4.1%
75–84
5.9%
85+
6.7%
Under 18: 32.7%
Working age (18–64): 67.3%
65 and over: 13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
11.2%
Naturalized Citizen
59.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
8.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
18.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.6%
Uninsured
8.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.5%
Has a Computer
94.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
80.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023