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Excelsior Springs

Missouri · 10,553 residents · 10.843 sq mi
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Excelsior Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,553
−3%since 2000
from 10,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
973 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+16%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,735
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,657 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,528
+44%since 2000
from $17,718 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(10,030)
Black3.3%(358)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(201)
Asian0.3%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(1,456)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(9,223)
Black1.6%(169)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(391)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other1.6%(169)
Diversity Score18.2%(1,924)
Diversity Score
18
+36%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

Excelsior Springs, Missouri has about 10,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

The typical household in Excelsior Springs, Missouri earns about $60,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Excelsior Springs, Missouri expensive?

In Excelsior Springs, Missouri, the median home is worth about $141,000, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Excelsior Springs, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Excelsior Springs, Missouri?

About 12.7% of people in Excelsior Springs, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Excelsior Springs, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Excelsior Springs, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 200 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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