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Lake Viking

Missouri · 486 residents · 7.877 sq mi
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Lake Viking has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $260,000. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
486
+12%since 2019
from 434 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
62 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 55 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
58.5
−7%since 2019
from 62.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
294346399451504201020202024Lake Viking
2024311
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,208 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,829
+6%since 2019
from $45,004 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $235,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 98.3% in 2019
9.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−3%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(431)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(460)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(23)
Diversity Score
5
+176%since 2019
from 2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
−7%since 2019
from 37.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
Female
57.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Viking, Missouri?

Lake Viking, Missouri has about 486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Viking, Missouri earns about $62,750 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 $260,000.

How educated are people in Lake Viking, Missouri?

About 28.3% 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 11.3% of people in Lake Viking, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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