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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oronogo

Missouri · 976 residents · 2.486 sq mi
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Oronogo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,839. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $64,800. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

976
+76%since 1990
from 555 in 1990
1990 – 2025
393 / sq mi
+76%since 1990
from 223 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
−13%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3301K2K2K3K1990201020202024Oronogo
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,839
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,047 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,626
+53%since 1990
from $7,581 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,800
+136%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
84.3%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
15.7% rent
1.9
+66%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(60)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(906)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.8%(47)
5
−56%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+15.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−41%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oronogo, Missouri?

Oronogo, Missouri has about 976 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oronogo, Missouri?

The typical household in Oronogo, Missouri earns about $33,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oronogo, Missouri expensive?

In Oronogo, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,800, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Oronogo, Missouri?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oronogo, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oronogo, Missouri?

About 19.4% of people in Oronogo, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oronogo, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Oronogo, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 421 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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