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Tightwad

Missouri · 69 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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Tightwad has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.5
+13%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44536373821990201020202024Tightwad
202453
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,438
−13%since 2000
from $18,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.241
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−53.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+37%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2018
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(68)
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
27.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
41.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tightwad, Missouri?

Tightwad, Missouri has about 69 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tightwad, Missouri?

The typical household in Tightwad, Missouri earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tightwad, Missouri expensive?

In Tightwad, Missouri, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Tightwad, Missouri?

About 27.6% 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 0.0% 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 21 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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