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Bates City

Missouri · 227 residents (2025 est.) · 1.083 sq mi
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Bates City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $218,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−34%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+35%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:227 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1431762102442771990201020202024Bates City
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,249
+92%since 2000
from $19,950 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
+9%since 2010
from 0.313 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+56%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(238)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other2.5%(4)
Diversity Score9%(15)
Diversity Score
9
+78%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.3 min
+95%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+31.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bates City, Missouri?

Bates City, Missouri has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bates City, Missouri?

The typical household in Bates City, Missouri earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bates City, Missouri expensive?

In Bates City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $218,800, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Bates City, Missouri?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bates City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bates City, Missouri?

About 1.9% of people in Bates City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bates City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bates City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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