Truxton, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Truxton, Missouri had a total population of 28, the 1021st largest village in Missouri. The poverty rate is 35.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (35.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Unemployment rate of 12.5% is notably above the national average.
Truxton Quick Facts
How Truxton 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 | 35 | 28 | -20.0% |
How Truxton Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Truxton Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 13,947 | $79,012 | 13.6% | $226,500 |
| Moscow Mills | 3,823 | $73,468 | 10.2% | $196,400 |
| Elsberry | 1,870 | $49,760 | 24.8% | $139,000 |
| Winfield | 1,745 | $75,766 | 17.9% | $208,100 |
| Hawk Point | 736 | $51,667 | 33.8% | $145,500 |
| Silex | 355 | $56,667 | 27.0% | $112,500 |
| Chain of Rocks | 255 | $150,547 | 3.1% | $342,000 |
| Old Monroe | 236 | $61,250 | 5.6% | $155,900 |
| Fountain N' Lakes | 162 | $2,499 | 72.8% | $83,300 |
| Foley | 140 | $66,250 | 33.6% | $68,300 |
Cities Similar to Truxton
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson | 28 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Quitman | 27 | $44,219 | $9,999 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithium | 30 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 63.3% |
| Darlington | 31 | $43,750 | $21,300 | 12.0% | 6.5% |
| La Due | 31 | $58,214 | $9,999 | 0.0% | 58.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 28, Truxton'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
Truxton is a small community located in Missouri, within Lincoln County. The total population is 28. It ranks as the 1021st most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Truxton is 49.5 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 7.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 35.7%. This is 184% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.5%. This is 211% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Truxton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.6% of the population.
Education
20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower 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 60.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Truxton, 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 Truxton, Missouri?
Truxton, Missouri has a population of 28 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Truxton, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Truxton — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Truxton, MO?
The poverty rate in Truxton is 35.7%. This means approximately 10 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Truxton, Missouri?
Truxton's population is 53.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Truxton, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Truxton — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Truxton, Missouri?
20.0% of adults (25+) in Truxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.