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Oak Grove

Missouri · 509 residents · 0.615 sq mi
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Oak Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2009. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. The poverty rate of 58.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
+79%since 2009
from 285 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
828 / sq mi
+79%since 2009
from 463 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
−19%since 2009
from 41.5 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
253349446543639200920202024Oak Grove
2024347
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,375
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $35,625 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,182
−32%since 2009
from $17,883 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
58.9%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing28%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $94,300 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $611 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−30%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(485)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(30)
Diversity Score
6
+71%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.5%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
59.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove, Missouri?

Oak Grove, Missouri has about 509 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oak Grove, Missouri?

The typical household in Oak Grove, Missouri earns about $24,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oak Grove, Missouri expensive?

In Oak Grove, Missouri, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove, Missouri?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oak Grove, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oak Grove, Missouri?

About 58.9% of people in Oak Grove, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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