Saddlebrooke, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 337, Saddlebrooke'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

Saddlebrooke is a small community located in Missouri, within Christian County. The total population is 337. It ranks as the 612th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saddlebrooke is 66.6 years. This is 71% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 22.0% 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 Saddlebrooke is $107,292. This is 52% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 33% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 83% 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 3.5%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $654,900. Housing costs are 184% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 97.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Saddlebrooke has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

56.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Saddlebrooke in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 73% 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 97.2%. Notably, 21.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Saddlebrooke, 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.