City · Missouri
Steelville, Missouri
Steelville, city, in Crawford County, Missouri. Steelville had 1,447 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,472 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,665 (±206). GEOID 2970576.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,447
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,472 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,665 ±206
Median household income
$31,552
±$10,710 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$92,500
±$28,871 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$599
±$203 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Steelville and what county is it in?
Steelville is a city in Crawford County, Missouri. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 608 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Steelville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,447 people lived in Steelville on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,472 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,665 (±206).
| Measure | Steelville | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,665 ±206 | 22,797 | no clear change |
| Households | 658 ±104 | 9,580 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.26 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 721 ±101 | 11,416 | no clear change |
Steelville's population since 2000
From 1,429 in 2000 to 1,447 in 2025: up 1.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Steelville 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 Steelville?
The median resident of Steelville is 38.1 years old; 27.6% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 10.8%.
| Measure | Steelville | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±4.0 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.6% ±5.5 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2% ±4.3 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 52.0% ±5.0 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% ±4.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.5% ±8.6 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±7.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±3.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 28.9% ±8.2 pts | 20.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±4.9 pts | 12.9% | −12.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1% ±7.6 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.9% ±6.5 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.5% ±8.5 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 Steelville earn?
Half of Steelville's 658 households earn less than $31,552 a year (±$10,710), against $57,629 in Crawford County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $40,631 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Steelville | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,552 ±$10,710 | $57,629 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $46,185 ±$10,012 | $79,249 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,977 ±$3,579 | $32,458 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.8% ±14.4 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 42.2% ±19.6 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.9% ±11.9 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±2.1 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.6% ±9.2 pts | 81.5% | – |
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 Steelville?
Owners occupy 43.8% of Steelville's occupied homes and renters 56.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,500 by its owner (±$28,871). The median renter pays $599 a month including utilities, and 41.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Steelville | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,500 ±$28,871 | $172,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $599 ±$203 | $795 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.4% ±25.1 pts | 30.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,076 ±$193 | $1,228 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.8% ±10.8 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.2% ±10.8 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 721 ±101 | 11,416 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±4.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.6% ±11.7 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% ±6.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.4% ±5.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2% ±3.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% ±7.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Steelville building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Steelville 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 Steelville work and get to work?
83.1% of Steelville's workers drive alone and 7.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes.
| Measure | Steelville | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.0% ±11.4 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±3.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1% ±8.1 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±6.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±6.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.8% ±4.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min ±6.4 | 29.1 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 Steelville?
No census tract lies mostly in Steelville; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4504.01Crawford County | 2,315 | $46,481 |
| Tract 4504.02Crawford County | 2,524 | $54,856 |
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 Steelville) · Census block assignment files
How does Steelville compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Steelville is the 8,861st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 285th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Steelville ranks 410th 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 | 285th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 287th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 330th | 420 |
| Median household income | 410th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 399th | 420 |
| Median home value | 373rd | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 369th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 12th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 341st | 404 |
| Median age | 226th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 405th | 418 |
| Work from home | 192nd | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 129th | 420 |
Steelville's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Steelville 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 Steelville?
21 of the 57 figures for Steelville 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 Steelville 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 Steelville.