Oak Grove, MO Population

The population of Oak Grove is 8,228, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
8,228
Total Population
32.7
Median age
47.27%
Female population %
111.6:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
25-29 years
Largest age group
60.2
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
229
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Oak Grove's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Oak Grove is 32.7, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Oak Grove's population under 18 was 27.69%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Oak Grove's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 13.71% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Oak Grove, 23.88% were under the age of 15, 20.64% aged 15 to 29, 41.77% aged 30 to 64, 11.98% aged 65 to 84, and 1.73% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Oak Grove's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Oak Grove, MO population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 794 (9.65% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 450 less females than males in Oak Grove:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 47.27% females and 52.73% males in Oak Grove, MO.
  • The Oak Grove, MO gender ratio is 111.6:100 i.e. 111.6 men to 100 women (1.116).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 476.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 388.
The grouped bar chart shows Oak Grove, MO population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (476) | Female # 25-29 years (388). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Oak Grove's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Oak Grove population: 95.19% are White, 2.60% are Black or African American, 0.92% are Asian and 1.29% are multiracial.
  • Oak Grove's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the city.
  • By ethnicity, 229 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,999 (97.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Oak Grove is White with a population of 7,832 (95.19% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Oak Grove, MO population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Oak Grove, MO population by race. The largest racial group in Oak Grove is White with a population of 7,832 (95.19% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Oak Grove's population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth:

  • The peak population was 8,492 in the year 2022
  • From 2000 to 2010, Oak Grove's population increased by 2,284 (40.71%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Oak Grove's population increased by 306 (3.88%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Oak Grove's population was lowest in year 2000 at 5,610.
The graph shows Oak Grove's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Oak Grove's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 8,492. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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