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Ash Grove

Missouri · 1,512 residents · 1.328 sq mi
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Ash Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,804. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,400. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,512
+6%since 2000
from 1,430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,077 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Ash Grove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,804
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,004
+42%since 2000
from $15,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,393)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,375)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(32)
Diversity Score12.5%(189)
Diversity Score
12
+682%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ash Grove, Missouri?

Ash Grove, Missouri has about 1,512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ash Grove, Missouri?

The typical household in Ash Grove, Missouri earns about $35,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ash Grove, Missouri expensive?

In Ash Grove, Missouri, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Ash Grove, Missouri?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ash Grove, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ash Grove, Missouri?

About 15.9% of people in Ash Grove, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ash Grove, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ash Grove, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 392 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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