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Pacific

Missouri · 7,414 residents · 6.837 sq mi
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Pacific has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,021. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,414
+35%since 2000
from 5,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,084 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+11%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Pacific
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,021
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,554 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,197
+47%since 2000
from $17,865 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+81%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(5,142)
Black2.9%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(59)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(586)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(5,984)
Black9.9%(734)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(227)
Asian0.7%(54)
Other5.7%(420)
Diversity Score41.9%(3,109)
Diversity Score
42
+292%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacific, Missouri?

Pacific, Missouri has about 7,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pacific, Missouri?

The typical household in Pacific, Missouri earns about $45,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pacific, Missouri expensive?

In Pacific, Missouri, the median home is worth about $169,500, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Pacific, Missouri?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pacific, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pacific, Missouri?

About 9.2% of people in Pacific, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pacific, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pacific, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,108 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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