Lake Tapawingo, MO

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    2024 Population
    706
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    58.2
    1.85% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.53%
    14.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $104,821
    2.06% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $365,100
    4.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    321
    6.96% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Lake Tapawingo, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99% of the residents in Lake Tapawingo, MO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lake Tapawingo, MO was $365,100, and the homeownership rate was 96.8%.

    Most people in Lake Tapawingo, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Lake Tapawingo, MO was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMissouriJackson County, MOKansas City, MO-KSJackson County (East) PUMA, MOJackson County (South Central) PUMA, MO

    Population & Diversity

    Lake Tapawingo, MO is home to a population of 706 people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.27% of Lake Tapawingo, MO residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

    In 2024, there were 55.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (667 people) in Lake Tapawingo, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Lake Tapawingo, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lake Tapawingo, MO was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lake Tapawingo, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      667 ± 136
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      12 ± 13
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      12 ± 12
    0.567%
    Hispanic Population
    4 people

    In 2024, there were 55.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (667 people) in Lake Tapawingo, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 12 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.567% of the people in Lake Tapawingo, MO are hispanic (4 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lake Tapawingo, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.27%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    9 people
    0.928%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    7 people

    As of 2024, 1.27% of Lake Tapawingo, MO residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lake Tapawingo, MO was 0.928%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      28 ± 21
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      17 ± 17
    3. Korea
      5 ± 14

    Lake Tapawingo, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lake Tapawingo, MO.

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    Health

    98.6% of the population of Lake Tapawingo, MO has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 4.11% on Medicaid, 30.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.98% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.6% under 18 years, 6.66% between 18 and 34 years, 42.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 38.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    1.42%
    Uninsured
    48.7%
    Employer Coverage
    4.11%
    Medicaid
    30.6%
    Medicare
    13.2%
    Non-Group
    1.98%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lake Tapawingo, MO declined by 23.7% from 1.86% to 1.42%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lake Tapawingo, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Lake Tapawingo, MO employs 321 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lake Tapawingo, MO were Educational Services (46 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (40 people), and Retail Trade (35 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($165,313), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($158,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($155,833).

    Employment

    Occupations

    321
    2024 Value
    ± 67
    −6.96%
    1 Year decline
    ± 31.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Tapawingo, MO declined at a rate of −6.96%, from 345 employees to 321 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lake Tapawingo, MO, are Management Occupations (57 people), Sales & Related Occupations (47 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (30 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lake Tapawingo, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    321
    2024 Value
    ± 67
    −6.96%
    1 Year decline
    ± 31.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lake Tapawingo, MO declined at a rate of −6.96%, from 345 employees to 321 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lake Tapawingo, MO, are Educational Services (46 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (40 people), and Retail Trade (35 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lake Tapawingo, MO, though some of these residents may live in Lake Tapawingo, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $102,917
    Median earning men ± $28,756
    $42,500
    Median earning women ± $9,700

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($165,469), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($154,375), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($123,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($155,417), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,625), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($38,438).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lake Tapawingo, MO was $365,100 in 2024, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $348,700 to $365,100, a 4.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Lake Tapawingo, MO is 96.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lake Tapawingo, MO have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lake Tapawingo, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $365,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$21,257
    $334
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$66

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lake Tapawingo, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lake Tapawingo, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    96.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 96.8% of the housing units in Lake Tapawingo, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 96%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lake Tapawingo, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $104,821
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,998
    345
    Number of Households
    ± 64

    In 2024, the median household income of the 345 households in Lake Tapawingo, MO grew to $104,821 from the previous year's value of $102,708.

    The following chart displays the households in Lake Tapawingo, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lake Tapawingo, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (18.8%)
    3. Carpooled (4.78%)

    In 2024, 75.8% of workers in Lake Tapawingo, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.8%) and those who carpooled to work (4.78%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lake Tapawingo, MO have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.784% of the workforce in Lake Tapawingo, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Lake Tapawingo, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Lake Tapawingo, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lake Tapawingo, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.53% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lake Tapawingo, MO (32 out of 706 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lake Tapawingo, MO is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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