Oakwood, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 142, Oakwood'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

Oakwood is a small community located in Missouri, within Clay County. The total population is 142. It ranks as the 800th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oakwood is 59.7 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 9.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.9% 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 Oakwood is $125,000. This is 77% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 55% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 66% 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 2.7%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $419,000. Housing costs are 82% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oakwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

46.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oakwood in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 42% 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 95.2%. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oakwood, 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.