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Parkville

Missouri · 9,093 residents (2025 est.) · 14.948 sq mi
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#155Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.0%#227Fastest growingof 6,811+17.5%#300Most educatedof 6,82672.0%#333Highest median household incomeof 6,818$171,271
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Parkville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $171,271. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,307 residents. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $573,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,366
+106%since 2000
from 4,059 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
+57%since 2009
from 356 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+11%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,093 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K9K1990201020202024Parkville
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(449)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(644)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.2%(689)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.6%(799)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(463)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(508)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.6%(1,475)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.5%(1,382)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.4%(869)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.1%(845)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.9%(243)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$171,271
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,652
+137%since 2000
from $33,119 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
−7%since 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$573,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−8%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Parkville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,610)
Black4.7%(191)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(92)
Asian1.3%(52)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(6,533)
Black4.3%(361)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(855)
Asian2.5%(212)
Other4.8%(405)
Diversity Score
47
+97%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8%(667)
Venezuelan0.1%(6)
Salvadoran0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.4%(116)
Korean0.6%(48)
Kazakh0.4%(37)
Chinese0.1%(11)
Ancestry
German25.2%(2,110)
English12.3%(1,033)
Irish9.7%(810)
American6.7%(557)
Scottish6.4%(533)
Czech3.7%(309)
Italian3.7%(308)
Polish2.5%(211)
Scotch-Irish2.4%(198)
West Indian1.2%(104)
Haitian1.2%(104)
Swedish1.1%(96)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.7%(58)
Danish0.5%(42)
Lithuanian0.5%(42)
Brazilian0.4%(36)
French0.4%(31)
Norwegian0.4%(31)
Russian0.4%(30)
Croatian0.3%(27)
British0.3%(26)
Swiss0.3%(26)
Iranian0.2%(14)
Ukrainian0.1%(11)
Arab0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(10)
Dutch0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.0%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 88.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.8%(1,286)
Married60.2%(2,224)
Widowed1.7%(62)
Divorced3.4%(125)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(511)
Married74.7%(2,158)
Widowed1.8%(51)
Divorced5.8%(167)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkville, Missouri?

Parkville, Missouri has about 8,366 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkville, Missouri?

The typical household in Parkville, Missouri earns about $171,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkville, Missouri expensive?

In Parkville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $573,500, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Parkville, Missouri?

About 72.0% of adults age 25 and over in Parkville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkville, Missouri?

About 2.0% of people in Parkville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,908 residents, a change of about 240 percent over that period.

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