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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tarkio

Missouri · 1,935 residents · 1.387 sq mi
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Tarkio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,144. Population has declined 14% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $48,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,935
−14%since 1990
from 2,243 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,395 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,617 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+12%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tarkio
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,144
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,423 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,160
+56%since 1990
from $9,069 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$360
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
69.7%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
30.3% rent
1.7
−1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,092)
Black5.3%(119)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score18.7%(420)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,778)
Black6.3%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score17.3%(335)
17
−8%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−33%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tarkio, Missouri?

Tarkio, Missouri has about 1,935 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tarkio, Missouri?

The typical household in Tarkio, Missouri earns about $28,144 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 $48,800, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Tarkio, Missouri?

About 19.5% 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 16.3% 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 308 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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