City · Missouri
Advance, Missouri
Advance, city, in Stoddard County, Missouri. Advance had 1,323 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,349 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,450 (±216). GEOID 2900262.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,323
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,349 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,450 ±216
Median household income
$59,688
±$10,661 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$127,500
±$15,061 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$706
±$165 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Advance and what county is it in?
Advance is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 1,208 residents per square mile in 2020.
Advance lies entirely within Pike Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Advance, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,323 people lived in Advance on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,349 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,450 (±216).
| Measure | Advance | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,450 ±216 | 28,470 | no clear change |
| Households | 710 ±98 | 11,585 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.02 ±0.24 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 791 ±101 | 13,400 | no clear change |
Advance's population since 2000
From 1,244 in 2000 to 1,323 in 2025: up 6.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Advance as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Advance?
The median resident of Advance is 35.9 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%.
| Measure | Advance | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±5.3 | 42.0 | −17.2 |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±4.6 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±5.7 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Male | 45.8% ±5.1 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.2% ±6.5 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±2.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±4.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9% ±4.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±4.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±4.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±3.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.4% ±5.4 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1% ±5.0 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4% ±3.8 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Advance earn?
Half of Advance's 710 households earn less than $59,688 a year (±$10,661), against $57,957 in Stoddard County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $36,125 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $23,563 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Advance | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,688 ±$10,661 | $57,957 | +$23,563 |
| Mean household income | $67,075 ±$7,885 | $72,528 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,403 ±$3,433 | $30,101 | +$5,170 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% ±4.9 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.5% ±15.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3% ±4.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% ±3.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6% ±5.4 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Advance?
Owners occupy 79.7% of Advance's occupied homes and renters 20.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $127,500 by its owner (±$15,061). The median renter pays $706 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Advance | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $127,500 ±$15,061 | $143,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $706 ±$165 | $760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.2% ±13.7 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,030 ±$140 | $1,110 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.7% ±6.1 pts | 71.8% | +16.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.3% ±6.1 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Housing units | 791 ±101 | 13,400 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.9% ±4.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.7% ±12.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.3% ±6.2 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% ±4.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±4.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8% ±3.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±3.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Advance building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Advance in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Advance work and get to work?
86.7% of Advance's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 33.3 minutes.
| Measure | Advance | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±7.1 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7% ±6.2 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±5.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.3 min ±6.5 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Advance?
No census tract lies mostly in Advance; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4701Stoddard County | 3,614 | $61,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Advance) · Census block assignment files
How does Advance compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Advance is the 9,238th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 296th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Advance ranks 193rd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 296th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 290th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 157th | 420 |
| Median household income | 193rd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 180th | 420 |
| Median home value | 286th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 305th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 222nd | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 297th | 404 |
| Median age | 291st | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 81st | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 20th | 420 |
Advance's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Advance with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Advance?
22 of the 57 figures for Advance on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Advance are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Advance.