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Bates City

Missouri · 219 residents · 1.083 sq mi
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Bates City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
−11%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+20%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431762102442771990201020202024Bates City
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,530
+28%since 2000
from $19,950 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,700
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+50%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(8)
Diversity Score13.2%(29)
Diversity Score
13
+160%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bates City, Missouri?

Bates City, Missouri has about 219 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bates City, Missouri earns about $65,000 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 $154,700, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Bates City, Missouri?

About 13.2% 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 2.3% of people in Bates City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bates City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bates City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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