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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Festus

Missouri · 8,105 residents · 5.905 sq mi
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Festus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,310. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,555 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,105
−16%vs 2000
vs 9,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,373 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K11K12K14K1990201020202024Festus
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,310
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,687 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,271
−41%vs 2000
vs $19,035 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$371
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $474 in 2000
US average: $450
64.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.3% in 2000
35.1% rent
2.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(8,995)
Black3.9%(379)
Hispanic / Latino1%(100)
Asian0.7%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(1,328)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(7,705)
Black4.3%(346)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(96)
Asian0.6%(48)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score14.4%(1,169)
14
+5%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.6%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Festus, Missouri?

Festus, Missouri has about 8,105 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Festus, Missouri?

The typical household in Festus, Missouri earns about $25,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Festus, Missouri expensive?

In Festus, Missouri, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Festus, Missouri?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Festus, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Festus, Missouri?

About 11.5% of people in Festus, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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