Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri
Chain-O-Lakes: Human settlement in Barry County, Missouri, United States of America
About
Chain-O-Lakes is a city located in the county of Barry in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 126 and a population density of 581 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 127 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chain-O-Lakes
| Population : | 127 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Barry County |
| Area : | 0.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,027 feet / 313 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:42:12 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 586 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chain-O-Lakes is located at 36°32'4"N 93°43'30"W (36.5345100, -93.7249200).
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Demographics
The population of Chain-O-Lakes increased by 0.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 126 | - | census |
| 2011 | 129 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 128 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 128 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 128 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 128 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 126 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 128 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 129 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 128 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 127 | -0.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,114 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,479 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,148 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,479 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 96.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 429 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $355,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,224 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,052 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,418 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,361 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,218 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 80,153 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 44,437 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,770 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $143,711 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $69,590 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,634 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 881 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 516 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 79 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,462 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 130 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,428 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,446.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.75 |
Schools in Chain-O-Lakes
College & universities near Chain-O-Lakes, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178697 | College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout (MO) | 65726-0017 |
Post offices near Chain-O-Lakes
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Rock Post Office | Eagle Rock (MO) | 65641 |
Other cities in Barry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barry County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cassville | 3,220 | City in Barry County, Missouri |
| Shell Knob | 1,379 | Census designated place |
| Purdy | 1,131 | City in Barry County, Missouri, United States |
| Seligman | 835 | City in Barry County, Missouri, United States |
| Exeter | 770 | City in Barry County, Missouri, United States |
| Wheaton | 685 | City in Barry County, Missouri |
| Butterfield | 470 | Human settlement in Barry County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Washburn | 432 | City in Missouri |
| Emerald Beach | 244 | Human settlement in Missouri |
| Oak Ridge | 231 | Village in Apple Creek Township in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States |
| Arrow Point | 87 | Human settlement in Barry County, Missouri, United States of America |
