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Polo

Missouri · 509 residents · 0.616 sq mi
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Polo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
509
−13%since 2000
from 582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 945 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+5%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3944645346046741990201020202024Polo
2024480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,369
+35%since 2000
from $15,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(572)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(457)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.9%(15)
Diversity Score15.9%(81)
Diversity Score
16
+367%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 32.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.9%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polo, Missouri?

Polo, Missouri has about 509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Polo, Missouri?

The typical household in Polo, Missouri earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polo, Missouri expensive?

In Polo, Missouri, the median home is worth about $76,200, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Polo, Missouri?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Polo, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polo, Missouri?

About 12.7% of people in Polo, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polo, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Polo, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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