Mozingo Lake lies within a Missouri State Park and hence, is a highly-used reservoir by both Missouri and out of state residents. Educating the public about the benefits that this project will provide to the citizens of Missouri will be a vital component. A healthy reservoir and fishery can lead to great economic benefits for local communities. Below are current statistics on population density and economic benefits for Mozingo Lake and the surrounding area:
1. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data states that the population of Maryville, MO is 11,972 people, which makes it the 68th most populated city in the state of Missouri out of 1,032 cities;
2. Maryville, MO is home to Northwest Missouri State University, which has an enrollment of over 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students;
3. The surrounding metropolitan area within a 50-mile radius of Maryville is 218,000 people; the surrounding metropolitan area within a 100-mile radius of Maryville is 2,934,178 people;
4. The city of Maryville sells over 3,000 annual and daily boat passes to anglers and recreational boaters each year;
5. Mozingo Lake hosts 40-60 fishing tournaments annually;
6. Mozingo Lake Park provides 10,012 RV campsite rental nights annually, as well as 1,427 tent camping nights annually in their campgrounds.