Shoal Creek Estates, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 218, Shoal Creek Estates'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

Shoal Creek Estates is a small community located in Missouri, within Newton County. The total population is 218. It ranks as the 711th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shoal Creek Estates is 13.4 years. This is 66% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 64.7% of the population under 18, Shoal Creek Estates has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shoal Creek Estates is $81,250. This is 15% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.6%. 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 16.3%. This is 306% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $445,500. Housing costs are 93% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Shoal Creek Estates is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

44.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Shoal Creek Estates in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 37% 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 92.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shoal Creek Estates, 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.