Wooldridge, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wooldridge, Missouri had a total population of 20, the 1034th largest village in Missouri. The poverty rate is 20.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Missouri.
Wooldridge Quick Facts
How Wooldridge 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 | 33 | 20 | -39.4% |
| Median home value | $135,000 | $156,300 | +15.8% |
How Wooldridge Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Wooldridge Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Cooper County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville | 7,689 | $56,429 | 14.3% | $187,900 |
| Pilot Grove | 744 | $73,977 | 7.0% | $133,000 |
| Otterville | 489 | $48,828 | 11.7% | $122,800 |
| Windsor Place | 405 | $99,375 | 6.2% | $235,800 |
| Bunceton | 256 | $43,500 | 12.2% | $82,500 |
| Prairie Home | 251 | $53,750 | 8.8% | $131,300 |
| Blackwater | 207 | $66,389 | 9.7% | $123,600 |
Cities Similar to Wooldridge
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 20 | $24,792 | $9,999 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| Stoutsville | 20 | N/A | $131,300 | 0.0% | 15.0% |
| Eagle Rock | 21 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Irena | 19 | N/A | $318,800 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| Arbela | 22 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 54.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 20, Wooldridge'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
Wooldridge is a small community located in Missouri, within Cooper County. The total population is 20. It ranks as the 1034th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wooldridge is 61.5 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wooldridge, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $156,300. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $230,300. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Wooldridge was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Wooldridge in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Wooldridge, 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 Wooldridge, Missouri?
Wooldridge, Missouri has a population of 20 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wooldridge, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Wooldridge — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Wooldridge, MO?
The poverty rate in Wooldridge is 20.0%. This means approximately 4 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Wooldridge, Missouri?
Wooldridge's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Wooldridge, MO?
The median home value in Wooldridge is $156,300.
How educated is Wooldridge, Missouri?
40.0% of adults (25+) in Wooldridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.