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Lake Waukomis

Missouri · 941 residents (2025 est.) · 0.294 sq mi
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Lake Waukomis is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,702. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $432,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,170
+28%since 2000
from 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,980 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 3,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
−5%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:941 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7828889941K1K1990201020202024Lake Waukomis
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,702
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,755
+123%since 2000
from $30,840 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+6%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,300
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+55%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(890)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(962)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(53)
Asian1.2%(14)
Other12.1%(141)
Diversity Score38.4%(449)
Diversity Score
38
+497%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 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
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2017
from 94.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Waukomis, Missouri?

Lake Waukomis, Missouri has about 1,170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Waukomis, Missouri earns about $128,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Waukomis, Missouri expensive?

In Lake Waukomis, Missouri, the median home is worth about $432,300.

How educated are people in Lake Waukomis, Missouri?

About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Waukomis, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Waukomis, Missouri?

About 1.0% of people in Lake Waukomis, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Waukomis, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Waukomis, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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