Demographics & People — Peculiar, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,815 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,300 |
| Median Age | 32.1 |
| Total Households | 2,028 |
| Family Households | 1,459 |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2552 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,647 |
| Black or African American | 240 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 541 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,817 |
| Other groups | 1,286 |
| German | 786 |
| Irish | 680 |
| English | 590 |
| American | 540 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 411 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 209 |
| British | 173 |
| Welsh | 165 |
Language
| English Only | 5,070 |
| Spanish | 67 |
| Population 5+ | 5,207 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 391 |
| Population 18+ | 4,179 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 25.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Peculiar, Missouri.