City · Missouri
Peculiar, Missouri
Peculiar, city, in Cass County, Missouri. Peculiar had 6,365 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,621 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,958 (±23). GEOID 2956756.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,365
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,621 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,958 ±23
Median household income
$94,519
±$22,715 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$283,900
±$29,580 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,275
±$181 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Peculiar and what county is it in?
Peculiar is a city in Cass County, Missouri. It covers 9.1 square miles of land, 620 residents per square mile in 2020.
Peculiar is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Peculiar, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,365 people lived in Peculiar on July 1, 2025, up 13.6% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 5,621 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,958 (±23).
| Measure | Peculiar | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,958 ±23 | 110,773 | +819 |
| Households | 1,995 ±194 | 43,206 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.99 ±0.29 | 2.54 | +0.51 |
| Housing units | 2,060 ±215 | 45,834 | no clear change |
Peculiar's population since 2000
From 2,604 in 2000 to 6,365 in 2025: up 144.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Peculiar 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 Peculiar?
The median resident of Peculiar is 32.1 years old; 31.5% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.0%.
| Measure | Peculiar | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1 ±3.4 | 40.4 | −6.7 |
| Under 18 years | 31.5% ±3.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9% ±3.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 52.9% ±4.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.0% ±5.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.5% ±8.4 pts | 83.6% | −12.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±3.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±5.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.2% ±4.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1% ±5.0 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±2.8 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±3.2 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0% ±7.0 pts | 29.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3% ±4.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.8% ±9.5 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Peculiar earn?
Half of Peculiar's 1,995 households earn less than $94,519 a year (±$22,715), against $87,535 in Cass County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $77,174 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Peculiar | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,519 ±$22,715 | $87,535 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,603 ±$13,099 | $108,544 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,195 ±$4,368 | $42,789 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.9% ±2.6 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.3% ±5.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9% ±5.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±2.9 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±6.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
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 Peculiar?
Owners occupy 73.8% of Peculiar's occupied homes and renters 26.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $283,900 by its owner (±$29,580). The median renter pays $1,275 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Peculiar | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $283,900 ±$29,580 | $292,400 | +$102,988 |
| Median gross rent | $1,275 ±$181 | $1,205 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7% ±19.1 pts | 33.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,501 ±$217 | $1,749 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.8% ±7.1 pts | 75.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.2% ±7.1 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,060 ±215 | 45,834 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.6% ±6.7 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.5% ±3.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.5% ±4.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±2.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Peculiar building?
Builders took permits for 56 new housing units in Peculiar in 2025 (56 in single-family houses), 8.8 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 Peculiar work and get to work?
64.4% of Peculiar's workers drive alone and 25.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes.
| Measure | Peculiar | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.6% ±6.2 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.4% ±8.4 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±4.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.1% ±8.6 pts | 13.9% | +18.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min ±3.0 | 28.0 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 Peculiar?
1 census tract lies mostly in Peculiar, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 610.02Cass County | 7,189 | $100,096 |
| Tract 610.01Cass County | 4,815 | $97,734 |
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 Peculiar) · Census block assignment files
How does Peculiar compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Peculiar is the 4,291st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 114th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Peculiar ranks 57th 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 | 114th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 24th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 323rd | 420 |
| Median household income | 57th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 126th | 420 |
| Median home value | 58th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 47th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 351st | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 146th | 404 |
| Median age | 378th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 137th | 418 |
| Work from home | 12th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 115th | 420 |
Peculiar's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Peculiar 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 Peculiar?
20 of the 57 figures for Peculiar 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 Peculiar 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 Peculiar.