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Lake Tapawingo

Missouri · 782 residents (2025 est.) · 0.32 sq mi
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Lake Tapawingo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,821. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $365,100. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
706
−16%since 2000
from 843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,206 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
+24%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:782 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6086807528238951990201020202024Lake Tapawingo
2024706
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,821
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,261
+128%since 2000
from $32,141 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+14%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+71%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(819)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(667)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(31)
Diversity Score13.2%(93)
Diversity Score
13
+126%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri?

Lake Tapawingo, Missouri has about 706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri earns about $104,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Tapawingo, Missouri expensive?

In Lake Tapawingo, Missouri, the median home is worth about $365,100.

How educated are people in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri?

About 4.5% of people in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Tapawingo, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Tapawingo, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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