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Missouri · 13,093 residents (2025 est.) · 3.733 sq mi
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Jennings has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,984. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,551 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $68,800. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,918
−16%since 2000
from 15,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,460 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 4,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+19%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,093 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Jennings
202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,984
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,196 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,364
+41%since 2000
from $15,820 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+8%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
54.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(2,955)
Black78.2%(12,099)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(113)
Asian0.4%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(6,397)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(634)
Black89%(11,491)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(85)
Asian0.4%(51)
Other5.1%(657)
Diversity Score25.5%(3,289)
Diversity Score
25
−38%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jennings, Missouri?

Jennings, Missouri has about 12,918 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jennings, Missouri?

The typical household in Jennings, Missouri earns about $38,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jennings, Missouri expensive?

In Jennings, Missouri, the median home is worth about $68,800, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Jennings, Missouri?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jennings, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jennings, Missouri?

About 25.2% of people in Jennings, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jennings, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Jennings, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,987 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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