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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Higginsville

Missouri · 4,682 residents · 3.768 sq mi
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Higginsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,497. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,682
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,693 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,243 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,245 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+6%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Higginsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,497
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,489 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,982
+57%since 1990
from $11,444 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
34.1% rent
2.1
+14%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(4,337)
Black7.4%(348)
Hispanic / Latino1%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(921)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,266)
Black5.2%(245)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(70)
Asian0.5%(25)
Diversity Score17.4%(814)
17
−11%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+17%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higginsville, Missouri?

Higginsville, Missouri has about 4,682 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Higginsville, Missouri?

The typical household in Higginsville, Missouri earns about $31,497 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Higginsville, Missouri expensive?

In Higginsville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Higginsville, Missouri?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Higginsville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Higginsville, Missouri?

About 8.4% of people in Higginsville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Higginsville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Higginsville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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