Mountain Grove is a city located in Wright County Missouri. Mountain Grove has a 2024 population of 4,753. Mountain Grove is currently growing at a rate of 2.33% annually and its population has increased by 10.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,320 in 2020.
The average household income in Mountain Grove is $53,127 with a poverty rate of 19.74%. The median age in Mountain Grove is 42.3 years: 41.8 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mountain Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,041 | 89.84% |
| Two or more races | 386 | 8.58% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,876 | 2.36 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Married | 853 | 2.91 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 655 | 1.26 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 252 | 2.73 | 30.6 | 69.4 |
| Male | 116 | 3.72 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 318 | 9.95% |
| Associates Degree | 390 | 12.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 241 | 7.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 159 | 4.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,380 | 43.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 248 | 7.76% |
| Some College | 459 | 14.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,863 | 2,372 | 391 |
| 2+ Races | 227 | 209 | 9 |
| Asian | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,063 | $0 | $23,239 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,917 | $0 | $76,250 |
| High School Graduate | $24,670 | $32,614 | $19,056 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,096 | $45,096 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,166 | $35,906 | $24,363 |
| Some College | $26,452 | $79,000 | $24,868 |
$28,166
Average Earnings
$35,906
Average Male
$24,363
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.01% of Mountain Grove residents speak only English, while 1.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,815 | 733 | 19.21% |
| Multiple | 386 | 116 | 30.05% |
| Native | 12 | 1 | 8.33% |
19.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.84%
Male Poverty Rate
19.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mountain Grove is Multiple, with 30.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mountain Grove is Native, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.19% |
| Some College | 7.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,937 | $62,422 |
| Households | $38,103 | $53,127 |
| Married Families | $44,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,422 | $33,064 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
608
Number of Veterans
447
Male Veterans
161
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 327 |
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 52 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 248 |
| 75+ | 165 |
| 55 to 64 | 128 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 15.18% |
| 2+ Races | 161 | 50.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.9%
Labor Force Participation
41.6%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.7%
Born in Mountain Grove
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
98.44% of Mountain Grove residents were born in the United States, with 67.7% having been born in Missouri. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,294 | 108 | 2.08% |
| 2028 | 5,186 | 108 | 2.13% |
| 2027 | 5,078 | 109 | 2.19% |
| 2026 | 4,969 | 108 | 2.22% |
| 2025 | 4,861 | 108 | 2.27% |
| 2024 | 4,753 | 108 | 2.33% |
| 2023 | 4,645 | 98 | 2.16% |
| 2022 | 4,547 | 124 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 4,423 | 103 | 2.38% |
| 2020 | 4,320 | -381 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 4,701 | 34 | 0.73% |
| 2018 | 4,667 | 9 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 4,658 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 4,644 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 4,630 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 4,643 | -33 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 4,676 | -60 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 4,736 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 4,743 | -48 | -1% |
| 2010 | 4,791 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,574 | 392 | 9.37% |
| 1990 | 4,182 | 208 | 5.23% |
| 1980 | 3,974 | 597 | 17.68% |
| 1970 | 3,377 | 201 | 6.33% |
| 1960 | 3,176 | 70 | 2.25% |
| 1950 | 3,106 | -2,188 | -41.33% |