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Lathrop

Missouri · 2,271 residents · 4.193 sq mi
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Lathrop has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
2,271
+9%since 2000
from 2,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
542 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+12%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lathrop
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,224
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,537 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,565
+49%since 2000
from $17,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,990)
Black2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(33)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(185)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,058)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(65)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.2%(74)
Diversity Score15.9%(362)
Diversity Score
16
+80%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lathrop, Missouri?

Lathrop, Missouri has about 2,271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lathrop, Missouri?

The typical household in Lathrop, Missouri earns about $63,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lathrop, Missouri expensive?

In Lathrop, Missouri, the median home is worth about $122,900, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Lathrop, Missouri?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lathrop, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lathrop, Missouri?

About 12.2% of people in Lathrop, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lathrop, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lathrop, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 471 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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