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Tightwad

Missouri · 58 residents (2025 est.) · 0.998 sq mi
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Tightwad is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,096. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 42% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53
−16%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.5
+43%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
44536373821990201020202024Tightwad
202453
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,096
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,672
+88%since 2000
from $18,981 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+37.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
+15%since 2010
from 0.241 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing43.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tightwad, Missouri?

Tightwad, Missouri has about 53 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tightwad, Missouri?

The typical household in Tightwad, Missouri earns about $100,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Tightwad, Missouri?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tightwad, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tightwad, Missouri?

About 9.4% of people in Tightwad, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tightwad, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Tightwad, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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