Advance, Missouri is a small rural town with a population of 1,454 people and a population density of 1,192 people per square mile. It is located in the southeastern region of Missouri and was established in 1871. The town offers an array of year-round outdoor activities for all ages. For those seeking some fun on the water, Clearwater Lake is nearby and offers fishing and boating opportunities. Those who prefer to stay out on dry land can explore Mark Twain National Forest or take advantage of local hiking trails and picnic areas. Additionally, Advance hosts various annual festivals such as Labor Day weekend celebration, Barbecue Festival, Flea Market Festival, and more.
The town includes various well-known local businesses such as Main Street Market & Deli, Advanced Auto Parts & Services Inc., Budget Inn Motel, Donna's Taxidermy, B&S Grocery Store & Country Cafe, Barber Shop & Tanning Salon Co., Advanced Communications Company LLC., and many others. There are various organizations available in the community such as the Kiwanis Club International Chapter #2424 which holds meetings every second Tuesday of each month to discuss current issues within their community; Advance Senior Center which provides seniors with transportation services for doctor appointments; JB's Quilting which works to support quilters with supplies; SCCA (Southern Christian Church Association) which offers bible study classes; and the Advance Fire Department which is always ready to respond to any emergency situation in the area.
Finally, for sports fans the town hosts baseball games at Panther Field as well as golf tournaments at Stoddard County Country Club. Local schools such as Advance High School also offer team sports like volleyball, basketball, soccer and other sports throughout the school year.
The population in Advance is 1,454. There are 1,302 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Advance is 46.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Advance is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Advance
- 46.0% are married
- 15.7% are divorced
- 20.8% are married with children
- 26.7% have children, but are single
Race in Advance
- 97.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander