Polo, MO is a small town in the state of Missouri with a population of 455. The town is known for its local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and other organizations. Local businesses include Bruno's Grocery Store, which serves as the community's primary grocery store, and Joe's Diner, which has been serving locals for years. Popular local activities include fishing at nearby Lake Wappapello or hiking through the Ozark Mountains. There are also several organizations in Polo such as the Polo Lions Club which host regular community events such as barbecue cookouts and fireworks shows. One of the most popular annual sporting events in Polo is the high school football game between North Polk High School and South Polk High School during Homecoming weekend every fall.
The population in Polo is 455. There are 739 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Polo is 33.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Polo is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Polo
- 34.5% are married
- 18.3% are divorced
- 30.0% are married with children
- 30.0% have children, but are single
Race in Polo
- 83.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 10.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander