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Jerico Springs

Missouri · 160 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Jerico Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 99 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−38%since 2000
from 259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+23%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1481842202552911990201020202024Jerico Springs
2024279
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,959
+53%since 2000
from $11,094 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
18.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other4.7%(8)
Diversity Score13.2%(21)
Diversity Score
13
+571%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jerico Springs, Missouri?

Jerico Springs, Missouri has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jerico Springs, Missouri?

The typical household in Jerico Springs, Missouri earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jerico Springs, Missouri expensive?

In Jerico Springs, Missouri, the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Jerico Springs, Missouri?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jerico Springs, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jerico Springs, Missouri?

About 25.3% of people in Jerico Springs, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jerico Springs, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Jerico Springs, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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