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.

Oak Grove, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,538

Median Agei

32.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%7,579

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%318

Black

3.4%290

Two or More

3%260

Asian

0.9%76

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%375

High School Diploma

30.9%1,748

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%497

Some College (1+ yr)

18.4%1,040

Associate's Degree

9.3%529

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%689

Master's Degree

3.1%175

Doctorate

0.1%8

HS or Higher

89.3%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$215,500

Median Renti

$1,044

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.3%1,888

Renter-Occupied

39.7%1,244

Total Units

3,202

Homeownership

60.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%37

$50K–$100K

0.7%14

$100K–$150K

15.1%285

$150K–$200K

25.6%484

$200K–$300K

33.8%639

$300K–$500K

20.5%387

$500K–$1M

2%38

$1M+

0.2%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

137

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

379

$1,000–$1,250

266

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

223

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%117

2010–2019

8.2%261

2000–2009

19.9%638

1990–1999

14.9%476

1980–1989

10.8%345

1970–1979

23%738

1960–1969

9.2%295

1950–1959

4.9%156

1940–1949

1.7%54

1939 or earlier

3.8%122

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.6%1,834

Electricity

40.8%1,279

No Fuel

0.4%12

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,102

Mean Household Incomei

$90,407

Per Capita Incomei

$33,317

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

4,581

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%36

$10K–$15K

5.1%161

$15K–$20K

6%189

$20K–$25K

2%64

$25K–$30K

1.2%39

$30K–$35K

1.8%56

$35K–$40K

4.5%141

$40K–$45K

5.3%165

$45K–$50K

2.4%75

$50K–$60K

7.1%222

$60K–$75K

13.3%416

$75K–$100K

13.1%410

$100K–$125K

13.7%430

$125K–$150K

5.5%173

$150K–$200K

11.3%354

$200K+

6.4%201

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$416/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes75% occupied$444/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes96% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,102/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

86%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

89.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15.3% of subsidized households are minority

59.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1521.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Germany

India

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

345(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.6%Insured

8.4%Uninsured