Climax Springs, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Climax Springs, Missouri had a total population of 7, the 1052nd largest community in Missouri. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Climax Springs Quick Facts
How Climax Springs Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 126 | 7 | -94.4% |
How Climax Springs Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Climax Springs Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Camden County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Beach | 4,905 | $55,994 | 12.8% | $355,200 |
| Camdenton | 4,023 | $54,375 | 15.3% | $175,500 |
| Lake Ozark | 2,335 | $74,176 | 18.6% | $278,100 |
| Village of Four Seasons | 2,252 | $89,635 | 10.9% | $365,400 |
| Laurie | 965 | $50,114 | 20.0% | $187,200 |
| Sunrise Beach | 413 | $55,625 | 9.0% | $207,100 |
| Macks Creek | 290 | N/A | 25.9% | $275,000 |
| Stoutland | 243 | $42,083 | 27.0% | $78,800 |
| Linn Creek | 188 | $64,375 | 35.1% | $228,600 |
| Montreal | 114 | N/A | 64.9% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Climax Springs
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerster | 7 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 14.3% |
| Metz | 7 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pollock | 7 | $52,500 | N/A | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Fortescue | 8 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| Thomasville | 8 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 7, Climax Springs's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Climax Springs is a small community located in Missouri, within Camden County. The total population is 7. It ranks as the 1052nd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
14.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Climax Springs, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Climax Springs has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Climax Springs, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Climax Springs, Missouri?
Climax Springs, Missouri has a population of 7 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Climax Springs, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Climax Springs — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Climax Springs, MO?
The poverty rate in Climax Springs is 14.3%. This means approximately 1 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Climax Springs, Missouri?
Climax Springs's population is 85.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Climax Springs, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Climax Springs — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Climax Springs, Missouri?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Climax Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.