Argyle: Demographics & People
Census counts 117 people in Argyle, in 51 households. Population grew 1.7% from 115 (2022) to 117 (2024). Median age 35.7 years. (5.4y younger than Osage County; 1.5y younger than Missouri). Children under 18 are 31% of the population. Population is 96% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 57% of households are family-led. County is gaining 189 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 25% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Missouri avg 2.4).
- 43% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Missouri 42%).
- 77 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Missouri 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.7% from 115 (2022) to 117 (2024) — about 2.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~119 (extrapolated at 0.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 121.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 8,432 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 115 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 117 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 117 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Population Estimate | 121 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.7y is 3.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 31% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.7 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 30.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 117 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 36 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 19.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 47.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 15 |
| Population under 18 | 36 |
| Median age | 35.7 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 117 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 110 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 95.7% (vs Missouri 77.7%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 96 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 21 |
| Share born in this state | 82.1% |
| Share born in another state | 17.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 17.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 116 |
Households & Family Composition
51 households. Averaging 2.0 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 57% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 33 families, 24% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 33 |
| Married couples with children | 8 |
| Single-parent households | 4 |
| Average household size | 2.05 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 149 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 42 |
| Family households | 29 households (vs Missouri 7,284) |
| Households that are families | 56.9% (vs Missouri 58.3%) |
| Total households | 51 households (vs Missouri 11,992) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 189 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 7,903 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 7,714 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 189 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 5 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.5% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MO-03 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 29125 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 125 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Maries |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 23.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 32.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 29125 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Maries County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 247 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 29125 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Maries County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 51.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 45.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 8,697 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 30.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 117, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 117 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Town Summary · County | Maries County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade