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Oakwood

Missouri · 198 residents · 0.197 sq mi
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Oakwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $323,700. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 114% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% 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
198
+1%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+7%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1341521691862041990201020202024Oakwood
2024142
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,412 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,716
+58%since 2000
from $35,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
5.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian1.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(4)
Diversity Score10.1%(20)
Diversity Score
10
−9%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakwood, Missouri?

Oakwood, Missouri has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Oakwood, Missouri earns about $122,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakwood, Missouri expensive?

In Oakwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $323,700.

How educated are people in Oakwood, Missouri?

About 55.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oakwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakwood, Missouri?

About 4.8% of people in Oakwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oakwood, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Oakwood, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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