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.

Mountain Grove, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,491

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%3,873

Two or More

9.3%416

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%129

Asian

1.3%59

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%12

Black

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%156

High School Diploma

32.5%1,031

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%232

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%328

Associate's Degree

15.2%484

Bachelor's Degree

8.3%262

Master's Degree

5.9%187

Doctorate

1.2%38

HS or Higher

85.6%

BA or Higher

15.3%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,200

Median Renti

$839

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.3%1,473

Renter-Occupied

24.7%484

Total Units

2,378

Homeownership

75.3%

Vacancy Rate

17.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.2%342

$50K–$100K

36.1%532

$100K–$150K

20.5%302

$150K–$200K

6.9%102

$200K–$300K

4.8%71

$300K–$500K

7.1%105

$500K–$1M

1.3%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

115

$750–$1,000

212

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

5.6%133

2010–2019

1%23

2000–2009

2.2%53

1990–1999

11.4%270

1980–1989

11.4%272

1970–1979

14.2%337

1960–1969

16.1%382

1950–1959

21.6%514

1940–1949

9.7%231

1939 or earlier

6.9%163

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

47.6%932

Electricity

42.8%838

Bottled/LP Gas

7.8%152

Wood

1.8%35

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,415

Mean Household Incomei

$56,994

Per Capita Incomei

$24,857

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,865

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.7%190

$10K–$15K

2.2%44

$15K–$20K

3.2%62

$20K–$25K

6.4%126

$25K–$30K

5.5%108

$30K–$35K

9.2%180

$35K–$40K

14.8%289

$40K–$45K

4.2%82

$45K–$50K

3.4%67

$50K–$60K

10%196

$60K–$75K

10.4%204

$75K–$100K

5.2%101

$100K–$125K

11.6%227

$125K–$150K

1.8%35

$150K–$200K

1.2%23

$200K+

1.2%23

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

721.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

629(18.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.2%Insured

12.8%Uninsured