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The City of Mountain Grove had a population of 4,491 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Mountain Grove is located at latitude 37.1306 and longitude -92.2635 in Wright County. The formal boundaries for the City of Mountain Grove encompass a land area of 4.01 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Wright County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Mountain Grove are located in Wright County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Texas County.
The City of Mountain Grove 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 Mountain Grove is located within Township of Mountain Grove, a minor civil division (MCD) of Wright County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,491 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,119 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $37,415 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,857 |
| Median Home Value | $87,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,378 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,473 (61.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 484 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 421 (17.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,957 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 1,293 (66.1%) |
The table below compares Mountain Grove 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 | # 166 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 308 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 945 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 705 | 35th |
| Diversity Index | # 369 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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