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Walnut Grove

Missouri · 665 residents · 0.621 sq mi
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Walnut Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
665
+6%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,071 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+3%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5015816627428221990201020202024Walnut Grove
2024528
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,179
+32%since 2000
from $16,019 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(609)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(644)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(37)
Diversity Score14.9%(99)
Diversity Score
15
+817%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 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
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Missouri?

Walnut Grove, Missouri has about 665 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Grove, Missouri?

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Missouri earns about $49,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Grove, Missouri expensive?

In Walnut Grove, Missouri, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Missouri?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Grove, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Grove, Missouri?

About 8.3% of people in Walnut Grove, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Grove, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Grove, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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