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Bates City

Missouri · 219 residents · 1.083 sq mi
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Bates City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
45.1
+37%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431762102442771990201020202024Bates City
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,120
+51%since 2000
from $19,950 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,109
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(6)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.5%(5)
Diversity Score14%(31)
Diversity Score
14
+176%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 97.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bates City, Missouri?

Bates City, Missouri has about 219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bates City, Missouri earns about $59,500 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 $150,000, and the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.

How educated are people in Bates City, Missouri?

About 12.6% 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 3.8% 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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