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Higginsville

Missouri · 4,817 residents · 3.768 sq mi
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Higginsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
4,817
+3%since 2000
from 4,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,278 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+4%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Higginsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,109
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,497 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,411
+36%since 2000
from $17,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(4,038)
Black5.7%(274)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(185)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other1.3%(64)
Diversity Score27.1%(1,307)
Diversity Score
27
+56%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−17%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higginsville, Missouri?

Higginsville, Missouri has about 4,817 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Higginsville, Missouri?

The typical household in Higginsville, Missouri earns about $52,109 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 $110,900, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Higginsville, Missouri?

About 22.3% 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 19.2% 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 124 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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