Ash Grove is a city located in Greene County Missouri. Ash Grove has a 2024 population of 1,501. Ash Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,516 in 2020.
The average household income in Ash Grove is $53,255 with a poverty rate of 9.75%. The median age in Ash Grove is 38.3 years: 31.1 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ash Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,276 | 95.51% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 3.82% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 553 | 2.28 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 260 | 1.23 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Married | 213 | 3.21 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 55 | 3.15 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Male | 25 | 3.44 | 36 | 64 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
59.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 6.4% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 6.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 138 | 14.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 4.7% |
| High School Graduate | 349 | 37.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 253 | 27% |
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 | 901 | 815 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 23 | 5 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,536 | $0 | $31,857 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,250 | $0 | $41,875 |
| High School Graduate | $35,884 | $35,732 | $42,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,083 | $0 | $18,594 |
| Overall | $36,030 | $37,123 | $31,816 |
| Some College | $36,406 | $48,214 | $30,268 |
$36,030
Average Earnings
$37,123
Average Male
$31,816
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.75% of Ash Grove residents speak only English, while 0.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,204 | 116 | 9.63% |
| Multiple | 51 | 7 | 13.73% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3 | 75% |
9.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.18%
Male Poverty Rate
14.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ash Grove is Hispanic, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ash Grove is White, with 9.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.86% |
| High School | 15.87% |
| Some College | 8.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,615 | $63,264 |
| Households | $50,078 | $53,255 |
| Married Families | $62,039 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,643 | $40,113 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
65
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 6.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
70.96%
Born in Ash Grove
99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.7% of Ash Grove residents were born in the United States, with 70.96% having been born in Missouri. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,482 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 1,486 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 1,490 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 1,493 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 1,497 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 1,501 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 1,505 | 5 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 1,500 | -9 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 1,509 | -7 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 1,516 | 70 | 4.84% |
| 2019 | 1,446 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 1,448 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 1,451 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 1,454 | -15 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 1,469 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 1,475 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 1,483 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 1,480 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 1,474 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 1,472 | 0 | 0% |