Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Tarkio, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,471

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.7%1,320

Two or More

4.8%70

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%57

Asian

0.7%11

Black

0.6%9

Other

0.2%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%36

High School Diploma

40.5%443

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%70

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%148

Associate's Degree

3.1%34

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%181

Master's Degree

4.6%50

Professional Degree

0.5%5

Doctorate

1.5%16

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,800

Median Renti

$660

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.4%501

Renter-Occupied

26.6%182

Total Units

797

Homeownership

73.4%

Vacancy Rate

14.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.8%79

$50K–$100K

48.9%245

$100K–$150K

12.8%64

$150K–$200K

12%60

$200K–$300K

5.6%28

$300K–$500K

4%20

$500K–$1M

1%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%15

2000–2009

3.1%25

1990–1999

7%56

1980–1989

6.4%51

1970–1979

14.3%114

1960–1969

15.3%122

1950–1959

12.2%97

1940–1949

4.4%35

1939 or earlier

35.4%282

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.8%374

Electricity

42.5%290

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,927

Mean Household Incomei

$76,041

Per Capita Incomei

$36,495

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

790

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%32

$10K–$15K

4%27

$15K–$20K

5.4%37

$20K–$25K

6.9%47

$25K–$30K

4.5%31

$30K–$35K

6.1%42

$35K–$40K

5.1%35

$40K–$45K

7%48

$45K–$50K

2.2%15

$50K–$60K

6.7%46

$60K–$75K

12%82

$75K–$100K

14.2%97

$100K–$125K

5.3%36

$125K–$150K

4%27

$150K–$200K

8.2%56

$200K+

3.7%25

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

171.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

70(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.8%Insured

13.2%Uninsured