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Chain-O-Lakes

Missouri · 107 residents (2025 est.) · 0.084 sq mi
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Chain-O-Lakes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,000. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,700. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 59% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
−6%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,417 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
−5%since 2000
from 59.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:107 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
711161602042492000201020202024Chain-O-Lakes
2024119
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,000
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,200
+2%since 2000
from $14,944 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.8%
+46.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+14%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
55.8%
+35.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+75%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(9)
Diversity Score26.7%(32)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.6%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.9%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri?

Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri has about 119 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri?

The typical household in Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri earns about $29,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri expensive?

In Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri, the median home is worth about $184,700.

How educated are people in Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri?

About 53.8% of people in Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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