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Spanish Lake

Missouri · 18,413 residents · 7.372 sq mi
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Spanish Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,632. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,700. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,413
−14%since 2000
from 21,337 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,498 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2,894 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+8%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Spanish Lake
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,632
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,410 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,941
+21%since 2000
from $18,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
57.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(8,934)
Black54.5%(11,638)
Hispanic / Latino1%(220)
Asian0.7%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(13,565)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(2,107)
Black82.3%(15,145)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(332)
Asian0.3%(56)
Other3%(556)
Diversity Score36.6%(6,734)
Diversity Score
37
−42%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spanish Lake, Missouri?

Spanish Lake, Missouri has about 18,413 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spanish Lake, Missouri?

The typical household in Spanish Lake, Missouri earns about $41,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spanish Lake, Missouri expensive?

In Spanish Lake, Missouri, the median home is worth about $97,700, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Spanish Lake, Missouri?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Spanish Lake, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spanish Lake, Missouri?

About 17.1% of people in Spanish Lake, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spanish Lake, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Spanish Lake, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,909 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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