Tarkio, MO, is a small town with a population of 1,752. Located in the northwestern region of Missouri, Tarkio proudly boasts its rural American charm. Businesses in the area include the Tarkio Family Market, RMB Construction and Design Paving Company, Leatherman’s Hardware & Supply Co., and North Star Vending LLC. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing on the many nearby lakes, hunting in various wildlife management areas, and camping can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Other organizations within and around Tarkio are The Masonic Lodge No. 456 A.F. & A.M., the Tarkio Fire Department, and People Against Child Abuse (PACA). Local sporting events take place at the city’s ball fields as well as Tecumseh High School where teams from all over Northwest Missouri compete in football games each fall season.
The population in Tarkio (zip 64491) is 1,752. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tarkio (zip 64491) is 44.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tarkio (zip 64491) is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tarkio (zip 64491)
- 49.4% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 22.1% are married with children
- 8.9% have children, but are single
Race in Tarkio (zip 64491)
- 96.1% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander