Demographics & People — Appleton City, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,187 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
| Median Age | 39.7 |
| Total Households | 520 |
| Family Households | 292 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1075 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,121 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 548 |
| Other groups | 249 |
| German | 193 |
| English | 150 |
| Irish | 109 |
| American | 79 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 52 |
| Norwegian | 38 |
| Swedish | 37 |
Language
| English Only | 1,106 |
| Spanish | 11 |
| Population 5+ | 1,130 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 75 |
| Population 18+ | 1,091 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| 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 Appleton City, Missouri.