Lake Tapawingo, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 706, Lake Tapawingo'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 Tapawingo is a small community located in Missouri, within Jackson County. The total population is 706. It ranks as the 447th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lake Tapawingo is 58.2 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 12.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lake Tapawingo is $104,821. This is 48% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 30% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 64% 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 8.3%. This is 106% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $365,100. Housing costs are 59% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 96.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Tapawingo has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.

Education

49.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Lake Tapawingo in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 54% 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 97.3%. Notably, 20.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lake Tapawingo, 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.