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Oak Grove

Missouri · 412 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 $45,288. Population has fallen 17% since 2019, a loss of 83 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
412
−17%since 2019
from 495 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
−17%since 2019
from 805 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+6%since 2019
from 37.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
253349446543639200920202024Oak Grove
2024347
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,288
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,288 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,268
−7%since 2019
from $18,508 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $98,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $663 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.0% in 2019
54.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(464)
Black1.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score15%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(359)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian1%(4)
Other2.7%(11)
Diversity Score18.4%(76)
Diversity Score
18
+23%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+9%since 2019
from 24.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 73.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.9% in 2019
Female
39.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 27.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oak Grove, Missouri?

Oak Grove, Missouri has about 412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oak Grove, Missouri earns about $45,288 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 $105,300, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Oak Grove, Missouri?

About 10.9% 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 19.2% of people in Oak Grove, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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