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The City of Tarkio had a population of 1,471 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Tarkio is located at latitude 40.4403 and longitude -95.3778 in Atchison County. The formal boundaries for the City of Tarkio encompass a land area of 1.39 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Atchison County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Tarkio has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Tarkio is located within Township of Tarkio, a minor civil division (MCD) of Atchison County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,471 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,061 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,927 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,495 |
| Median Home Value | $87,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 797 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 501 (62.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 182 (22.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 114 (14.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 683 |
| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
| Family Households | 401 (58.7%) |
The table below compares Tarkio to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 319 | 71st |
| Population Density | # 333 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 493 | 55th |
| Per Capita Income | # 223 | 79th |
| Diversity Index | # 510 | 53rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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