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Lake Waukomis

Missouri · 888 residents · 0.294 sq mi
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Lake Waukomis is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,375. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,900. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
888
−3%since 2000
from 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,020 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+9%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7828889941K1K1990201020202024Lake Waukomis
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,375
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,434
+70%since 2000
from $30,840 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
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
$293,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,333
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $955 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
7.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+56%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(803)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(45)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other2.5%(22)
Diversity Score19.5%(174)
Diversity Score
20
+204%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Waukomis, Missouri?

Lake Waukomis, Missouri has about 888 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Waukomis, Missouri earns about $87,375 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 $293,900, and the typical rent is about $1,333 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Waukomis, Missouri?

About 50.5% 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 5.1% of people in Lake Waukomis, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Waukomis, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Waukomis, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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