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Bennett Springs

Missouri · 138 residents · 4.17 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 41 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 45.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
138
−23%since 2019
from 179 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 43 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.7
+10%since 2019
from 51.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
102123144165186201020202024Bennett Springs
2024135
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,237
+114%since 2019
from $6,665 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2019
from 63.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
23.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(121)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.2%(27)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
58.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.3% in 2019
Female
48.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
49.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2019
from 69.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennett Springs, Missouri?

Bennett Springs, Missouri has about 138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bennett Springs, Missouri?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bennett Springs, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennett Springs, Missouri?

About 45.6% of people in Bennett Springs, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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