Youngest Cities in Missouri

Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the youngest cities in Missouri based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median age from lowest to highest. White Oak leads the ranking with a value of 2.0 years and a population of 90.

The top three cities are White Oak (2.0 years), North Lilbourn (5.8 years), and Luray (10.3 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Missouri.

Rank	City	Value	Population
#1	White Oak	2.0 years	90
#2	North Lilbourn	5.8 years	86
#3	Luray	10.3 years	109
#4	Thomasville	10.9 years	35
#5	Stella	13.8 years	252
#6	Shoal Creek Estates	13.9 years	213
#7	Bragg City	14.0 years	64
#8	Penermon	14.4 years	83
#9	Rutledge	14.5 years	80
#10	Fountain N' Lakes	15.8 years	183
#11	Hayti Heights	16.3 years	382
#12	Grand Falls Plaza	17.0 years	259
#13	Fremont	17.1 years	103
#14	Prairie Hill	17.3 years	153
#15	Plato	17.6 years	195
#16	Koshkonong	18.2 years	210
#17	Ozora	19.3 years	316
#18	Fort Leonard Wood	20.3 years	15,317
#19	Osgood	20.5 years	44
#20	Whiteman AFB	22.3 years	3,713
#21	Iantha	22.4 years	64
#22	Arbela	22.5 years	20
#23	Fayette	23.0 years	2,800
#24	Bull Creek	23.4 years	577
#25	Cardwell	23.7 years	846
#26	Pendleton	23.7 years	33
#27	Brandsville	23.9 years	181
#28	Kinloch	24.4 years	354
#29	Conception	24.8 years	206
#30	Warrensburg	24.8 years	19,437
#31	Preston	25.0 years	348
#32	Kirksville	25.1 years	17,493
#33	Gentry	25.2 years	71
#34	Maryville	25.3 years	10,556
#35	Eugene	25.5 years	163
#36	Wyatt	25.6 years	233
#37	La Tour	25.9 years	181
#38	Rhineland	25.9 years	180
#39	Aurora Springs	26.1 years	341
#40	Edmundson	26.1 years	1,153
#41	Normandy	26.1 years	4,263
#42	Pollock	26.2 years	19
#43	Flordell Hills	26.4 years	1,300
#44	Taneyville	26.5 years	188
#45	Blackwater	26.6 years	203
#46	Hillsdale	26.6 years	922
#47	Olean	26.6 years	265
#48	Union Star	26.6 years	510
#49	Des Arc	26.7 years	193
#50	Stewartsville	26.7 years	781

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the youngest in Missouri?

White Oak ranks #1 for youngest cities in Missouri with a value of 2.0 years and a population of 90.

How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in Missouri?

There are 50 cities ranked for youngest cities in Missouri. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

How does Missouri compare to other states for youngest cities?

You can compare Missouri's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.

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