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Jennings

Missouri · 12,895 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 $31,952. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,574 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,500. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,895
−17%since 2000
from 15,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,454 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 4,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+21%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Jennings
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,952
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,815
+13%since 2000
from $15,820 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
55.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(675)
Black90.7%(11,695)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(121)
Asian0.2%(29)
Other3.6%(469)
Diversity Score23.2%(2,986)
Diversity Score
23
−44%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jennings, Missouri?

Jennings, Missouri has about 12,895 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jennings, Missouri?

The typical household in Jennings, Missouri earns about $31,952 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 $62,500, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Jennings, Missouri?

About 7.6% 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 25.0% 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 3,010 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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