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Tarkio

Missouri · 1,478 residents (2025 est.) · 1.387 sq mi
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Tarkio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,927. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 464 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,800. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,471
−24%since 2000
from 1,935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,061 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.0
+36%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,478 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tarkio
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,927
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,144 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,495
+158%since 2000
from $14,160 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
−2%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,778)
Black6.3%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,320)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(57)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other5%(74)
Diversity Score23.8%(351)
Diversity Score
24
+38%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
6.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tarkio, Missouri?

Tarkio, Missouri has about 1,471 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tarkio, Missouri?

The typical household in Tarkio, Missouri earns about $56,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tarkio, Missouri expensive?

In Tarkio, Missouri, the median home is worth about $87,800, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Tarkio, Missouri?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tarkio, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tarkio, Missouri?

About 14.4% of people in Tarkio, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tarkio, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Tarkio, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 772 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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