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Lake Tapawingo

Missouri · 794 residents · 0.32 sq mi
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Lake Tapawingo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,400. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
794
−6%since 2000
from 843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,481 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,634 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.2
+17%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6086807528238951990201020202024Lake Tapawingo
2024706
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,853
+49%since 2000
from $32,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
4.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+73%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(728)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.4%(11)
Diversity Score12.1%(96)
Diversity Score
12
+107%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+103%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri?

Lake Tapawingo, Missouri has about 794 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri earns about $83,750 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 $294,400.

How educated are people in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri?

About 38.5% 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 2.0% of people in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Tapawingo, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Tapawingo, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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