Grand Falls Plaza, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 168, Grand Falls Plaza'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

Grand Falls Plaza is a small community located in Missouri, within Newton County. The total population is 168. It ranks as the 777th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand Falls Plaza is 18.9 years. This is 52% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 39.9% of the population under 18, Grand Falls Plaza has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand Falls Plaza is $59,583. This is 16% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.2%. This is 91% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 16.1%. This is 300% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $250,000. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grand Falls Plaza is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.0% vs 10.9%).

Education

46.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Grand Falls Plaza in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grand Falls Plaza, 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.