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Lake Lotawana

Missouri · 2,756 residents (2025 est.) · 10.29 sq mi
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Lake Lotawana is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $165,962. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $564,100. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,442
+30%since 2000
from 1,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+8%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,756 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lake Lotawana
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$165,962
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,278
+103%since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+8%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$564,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,042
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $728 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.4%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,810)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(25)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,939)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(229)
Asian2.4%(59)
Other8.4%(204)
Diversity Score44.1%(1,078)
Diversity Score
44
+931%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 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
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Lotawana, Missouri?

Lake Lotawana, Missouri has about 2,442 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Lotawana, Missouri?

The typical household in Lake Lotawana, Missouri earns about $165,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Lotawana, Missouri expensive?

In Lake Lotawana, Missouri, the median home is worth about $564,100, and the typical rent is about $2,042 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Lotawana, Missouri?

About 62.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Lotawana, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Lotawana, Missouri?

About 2.3% of people in Lake Lotawana, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Lotawana, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Lotawana, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 301 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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