Population 4,979 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Desloge
Household size in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Desloge run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Missouri as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.25, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 38.7, the median age in Desloge is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Desloge: 17.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Desloge
Renters in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Desloge own their homes; 25.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (36.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Desloge: 18.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Desloge was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $512 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $588 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $629 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $698 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$186 | +$383 | +$606 |
Rent in Desloge runs $698 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 22.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Desloge
Bachelor's degrees in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Desloge: 15.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.4% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Desloge is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Missouri.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Desloge
| Period | Desloge | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Desloge has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Desloge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desloge | 2.49 | 38.7 | 17.6% | 25.6% | 18.2% | 1979 | $698 | 15.6% | 91.6% | 2.9% |
| Park Hills | 2.38 | 35.5 | 13.4% | 37.5% | 12.2% | 1968 | $769 | 14.5% | 85.7% | 5.8% |
| Leadington | 2.29 | 35.9 | 11.7% | 57.2% | 9.5% | 1999 | $834 | 16.6% | 87.6% | 6.1% |
| Leadwood | 2.80 | 37.3 | 15.0% | 23.9% | 18.4% | 1951 | $847 | 5.4% | 74.1% | 7.5% |
| Bonne Terre | 2.48 | 41.2 | 7.3% | 29.0% | 14.7% | 1978 | $709 | 16.7% | 86.6% | 3.8% |
| Hurryville | 2.41 | 42.6 | 11.1% | 24.4% | 12.0% | 2005 | $875 | 16.7% | 90.5% | 9.5% |
| East Bonne Terre | 2.77 | 38.7 | 16.0% | 23.2% | 6.6% | 1982 | $750 | 24.0% | 89.5% | 3.8% |
| Hazel Run | 2.38 | 46.8 | 6.1% | 19.2% | 22.7% | 1990 | $614 | 18.7% | 88.0% | 2.3% |
| Rock Springs | 2.67 | 40.7 | 9.5% | 12.4% | 3.9% | 1984 | $826 | 16.6% | 81.1% | 8.2% |
| Terre du Lac | 2.79 | 39.7 | 10.1% | 2.7% | 23.2% | 1983 | $724 | 23.8% | 96.6% | 4.4% |
| Wortham | 2.70 | 41.9 | 9.9% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 1983 | $856 | 17.2% | 81.1% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Desloge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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