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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Jennings

Missouri · 15,469 residents · 3.733 sq mi
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Jennings has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,196. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,469
−3%since 1990
from 15,905 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,144 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 4,261 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,196
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,668 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,820
+43%since 1990
from $11,054 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$468
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
69.4%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
30.6% rent
1.7
+2%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(8,145)
Black48.4%(7,693)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(103)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score63.8%(10,142)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.1%(2,955)
Black78.2%(12,099)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(113)
Asian0.4%(59)
Diversity Score41.4%(6,397)
41
−35%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.2%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 21.8 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 Jennings, Missouri?

Jennings, Missouri has about 15,469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jennings, Missouri?

The typical household in Jennings, Missouri earns about $29,196 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 $50,400, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Jennings, Missouri?

About 9.5% 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 19.0% 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 436 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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