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Tallapoosa

Missouri · 168 residents · 0.446 sq mi
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Tallapoosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $24,600. The poverty rate of 45.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
−18%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
377 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+26%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23821422012601990201020202024Tallapoosa
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,125
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,331
+125%since 2000
from $6,377 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction37.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$390
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.1%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−10%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(10)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.4%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tallapoosa, Missouri?

Tallapoosa, Missouri has about 168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tallapoosa, Missouri?

The typical household in Tallapoosa, Missouri earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tallapoosa, Missouri expensive?

In Tallapoosa, Missouri, the median home is worth about $24,600, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Tallapoosa, Missouri?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tallapoosa, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tallapoosa, Missouri?

About 45.3% of people in Tallapoosa, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tallapoosa, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Tallapoosa, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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