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Lake Timberline

Missouri · 810 residents · 2.378 sq mi
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Lake Timberline has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $117,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
810
+5%since 2023
from 773 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
341 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 325 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
46956265574884120202024Lake Timberline
2024810
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,125
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $26,838 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,234
−1%since 2023
from $23,549 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+14%since 2023
from 0.435 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$117,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $134,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.2%
+39.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+1%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(702)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(71)
Diversity Score20.9%(161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(741)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(69)
Diversity Score19.5%(158)
Diversity Score
19
−7%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+9%since 2023
from 36.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
Female
44.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Timberline, Missouri?

Lake Timberline, Missouri has about 810 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Timberline, Missouri earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Timberline, Missouri expensive?

In Lake Timberline, Missouri, the median home is worth about $117,300, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Timberline, Missouri?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Timberline, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Timberline, Missouri?

About 32.7% of people in Lake Timberline, 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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