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Chain of Rocks

Missouri · 104 residents (2025 est.) · 0.184 sq mi
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Chain of Rocks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,547. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 164 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $342,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
+180%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,386 / sq mi
+180%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−3%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:104 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
671251832402982000201020202024Chain of Rocks
2024255
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$150,547
+164%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,691
+73%since 2000
from $18,848 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.5%
+75.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.168
−48%since 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,000
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
1.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−23%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score3.9%(10)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+43.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−16%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
33.9%
+33.9 ptssince 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
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−21.8 ptssince 2011
from 21.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−56.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 3.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 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 of Rocks, Missouri?

Chain of Rocks, Missouri has about 255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chain of Rocks, Missouri?

The typical household in Chain of Rocks, Missouri earns about $150,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chain of Rocks, Missouri expensive?

In Chain of Rocks, Missouri, the median home is worth about $342,000.

How educated are people in Chain of Rocks, Missouri?

About 54.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chain of Rocks, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chain of Rocks, Missouri?

About 3.1% of people in Chain of Rocks, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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