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Jennings

Missouri · 14,712 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 $29,793. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,800. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
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
14,712
−5%since 2000
from 15,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,941 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 4,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+6%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Jennings
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,793
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,196 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,932
−6%since 2000
from $15,820 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+53%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(1,237)
Black89.5%(13,173)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(90)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other1.9%(286)
Diversity Score25.2%(3,704)
Diversity Score
25
−39%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+75%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% 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
17.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jennings, Missouri?

Jennings, Missouri has about 14,712 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jennings, Missouri?

The typical household in Jennings, Missouri earns about $29,793 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Jennings, Missouri?

About 12.7% 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 25.9% 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 1,193 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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