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Lake Viking

Missouri · 311 residents · 7.877 sq mi
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Lake Viking has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,250. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $442,200. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
−5%since 2023
from 329 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 42 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
294346399451504201020202024Lake Viking
2024311
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,819 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,635
−2%since 2023
from $52,945 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−20%since 2023
from 0.502 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$442,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $294,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
1.4% rent
Vacancy rate
69.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+39%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+15%since 2023
from 27.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% 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
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Female
41.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Foreign born
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% 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 Viking, Missouri?

Lake Viking, Missouri has about 311 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Viking, Missouri earns about $74,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Viking, Missouri expensive?

In Lake Viking, Missouri, the median home is worth about $442,200.

How educated are people in Lake Viking, Missouri?

About 44.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Viking, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Viking, Missouri?

About 7.7% of people in Lake Viking, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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