Lake Arrowhead, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lake Arrowhead, Missouri had a total population of 93, the 894th largest community in Missouri, with a median household income of $34,886, which is 51% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 51% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Lake Arrowhead Quick Facts
How Lake Arrowhead 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 | 123 | 93 | -24.4% |
| Median household income | $33,125 | $34,886 | +5.3% |
How Lake Arrowhead Compares
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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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+)
Lake Arrowhead Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Clinton County
Cities Similar to Lake Arrowhead
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKittrick | 93 | N/A | $137,500 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| North Lilbourn | 95 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| Leslie | 91 | N/A | $107,500 | 13.1% | 6.6% |
| Hurley | 98 | N/A | $92,500 | 15.8% | 15.3% |
| Longtown | 99 | N/A | $139,800 | 15.9% | 4.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 93, Lake Arrowhead'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
Lake Arrowhead is a small community located in Missouri, within Clinton County. The total population is 93. It ranks as the 894th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lake Arrowhead is 59.3 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. With 37.6% of the population under 18, Lake Arrowhead has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lake Arrowhead is $34,886. This is 51% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lake Arrowhead. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lake Arrowhead, 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
Every resident counted in Lake Arrowhead was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
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. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lake Arrowhead, 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 Lake Arrowhead, Missouri?
Lake Arrowhead, Missouri has a population of 93 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lake Arrowhead, MO?
The median household income in Lake Arrowhead is $34,886, which is 57% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lake Arrowhead, MO?
The ACS sample for Lake Arrowhead recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Lake Arrowhead, Missouri?
Lake Arrowhead's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lake Arrowhead, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lake Arrowhead — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lake Arrowhead, Missouri?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Lake Arrowhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.