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Parkville

Missouri · 7,117 residents · 14.948 sq mi
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Parkville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,127. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $420,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.1% of residents. Households here earn about 152% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,117
+75%since 2000
from 4,059 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
476 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K9K1990201020202024Parkville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,127
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,476
+101%since 2000
from $33,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $202,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−1%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,610)
Black4.7%(191)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(92)
Asian1.3%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(810)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,830)
Black4.9%(348)
Hispanic / Latino5%(355)
Asian2.1%(146)
Other3.6%(253)
Diversity Score35.7%(2,542)
Diversity Score
36
+79%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+88%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkville, Missouri?

Parkville, Missouri has about 7,117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkville, Missouri?

The typical household in Parkville, Missouri earns about $144,127 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 $420,900, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Parkville, Missouri?

About 70.9% 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 0.1% 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 4,659 residents, a change of about 190 percent over that period.

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