City · Missouri
Kahoka, Missouri
Kahoka, city, in Clark County, Missouri. Kahoka had 1,962 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,961 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,072 (±260). GEOID 2937790.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,962
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,961 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,072 ±260
Median household income
$48,370
±$16,007 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$100,000
±$20,157 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$536
±$135 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Kahoka and what county is it in?
Kahoka is a city in Clark County, Missouri. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 1,234 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kahoka, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,962 people lived in Kahoka on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,961 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,072 (±260).
| Measure | Kahoka | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,072 ±260 | 6,675 | no clear change |
| Households | 668 ±98 | 2,423 | −159 |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.33 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 866 ±108 | 3,233 | no clear change |
Kahoka's population since 2000
From 2,241 in 2000 to 1,962 in 2025: down 12.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kahoka as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kahoka?
The median resident of Kahoka is 32.2 years old; 28.5% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 2.1%.
| Measure | Kahoka | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 ±6.2 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.5% ±4.4 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±4.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Male | 57.7% ±4.1 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.2% ±3.6 pts | 94.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±2.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±4.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±2.6 pts | 10.9% | −9.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3% ±5.6 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.7% ±3.6 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±3.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.4% ±3.0 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kahoka earn?
Half of Kahoka's 668 households earn less than $48,370 a year (±$16,007), against $51,781 in Clark County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $50,189 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kahoka | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,370 ±$16,007 | $51,781 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,629 ±$14,317 | $71,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,374 ±$3,430 | $28,391 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0% ±3.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9% ±7.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% ±6.6 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.9% ±6.6 pts | 75.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kahoka?
Owners occupy 58.4% of Kahoka's occupied homes and renters 41.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 by its owner (±$20,157). The median renter pays $536 a month including utilities, and 48.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kahoka | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,000 ±$20,157 | $130,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $536 ±$135 | $612 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.0% ±18.3 pts | 33.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,021 ±$176 | $1,244 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.4% ±10.7 pts | 78.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.6% ±10.7 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Housing units | 866 ±108 | 3,233 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.6% ±8.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.0% ±7.9 pts | 77.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7% ±6.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±3.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.1% ±7.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.1% ±6.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kahoka building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Kahoka in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 7.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kahoka work and get to work?
78.1% of Kahoka's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.3%.
| Measure | Kahoka | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8% ±7.4 pts | 52.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% ±5.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1% ±7.1 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.7% ±5.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±4.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2% ±2.3 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±4.0 | 25.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kahoka?
1 census tract lies mostly in Kahoka (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Clark County | 2,666 | $51,371 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kahoka) · Census block assignment files
How does Kahoka compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kahoka is the 7,756th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 244th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Kahoka ranks 324th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 244th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 241st | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 153rd | 420 |
| Median household income | 324th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 355th | 420 |
| Median home value | 355th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 382nd | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 267th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 324th | 404 |
| Median age | 375th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 303rd | 418 |
| Work from home | 254th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 257th | 420 |
Kahoka's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Kahoka with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kahoka?
17 of the 57 figures for Kahoka on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kahoka are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kahoka.