Ethel, MO, is a small town located in Howell County that has a population of 635. Located just over 90 miles south of St. Louis, it has a population density of 5 people per square mile. The rural nature of the area provides an ideal setting for year-round outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking. For those looking to explore indoors, there are local businesses that provide special services and goods to the community such as Ethel Hardwood and Black Bear Grocery. Other organizations in Ethel include the Ethel Fire Department and the First Baptist Church of Ethel. There are also local sporting events throughout the year like softball tournaments at Gilbert Field and pickup basketball tournaments at Central Park.
The population in Ethel (zip 63539) is 202. There are 5 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ethel (zip 63539) is 39.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ethel (zip 63539) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ethel (zip 63539)
- 43.9% are married
- 6.4% are divorced
- 25.8% are married with children
- 3.2% have children, but are single
Race in Ethel (zip 63539)
- 91.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 7.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander