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Walnut Grove

Missouri · 652 residents · 0.621 sq mi
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Walnut Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,573. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652
+3%since 2000
from 630 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+11%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5015816627428221990201020202024Walnut Grove
2024528
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,573
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,357
+40%since 2000
from $16,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(598)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(14)
Diversity Score13.5%(88)
Diversity Score
13
+730%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Missouri?

Walnut Grove, Missouri has about 652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Missouri earns about $45,573 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 $93,000, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Missouri?

About 7.9% 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 16.3% 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 102 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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