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Higginsville

Missouri · 4,797 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 $37,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,797
+2%since 2000
from 4,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,273 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+2%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Higginsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,535
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,497 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,856
+22%since 2000
from $17,982 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,266)
Black5.2%(245)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(70)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(814)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(4,322)
Black5.2%(250)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(106)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other2.1%(101)
Diversity Score23.2%(1,112)
Diversity Score
23
+33%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higginsville, Missouri?

Higginsville, Missouri has about 4,797 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Higginsville, Missouri?

The typical household in Higginsville, Missouri earns about $37,535 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 $95,700, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Higginsville, Missouri?

About 13.4% 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 14.1% of people in Higginsville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Higginsville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Higginsville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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