Elementary School District · MO
Shell Knob 78 School District
Shell Knob 78 School District is a elementary school district in Missouri with a community population of 2,884. The median household income is $53,465 and the median age is 62.9.
2,884
Population
58
People / sq mi
$53,465
Median Income
62.9
Median Age
Shell Knob 78 School District covers 50 sq mi of land at 58.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,465
Median Household Income
$33,276
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$285,800
Median Home Value
$754
Median Rent
87.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.4%
High School+
19.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shell Knob 78 School District serves a community with a population of 2,884 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Missouri.
The median household income in Shell Knob 78 School District is $53,465, with a per capita income of $33,276. The poverty rate is 6.1%.
Shell Knob 78 School District is 75.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Shell Knob 78 School District, 91.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Shell Knob 78 School District is $285,800, with a median rent of $754. The homeownership rate is 87.5%.
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Data for Shell Knob 78 School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 2928200).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.