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Southwest City

Missouri · 970 residents · 1.463 sq mi
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Southwest City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,077. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $86,900. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
970
+13%since 2000
from 855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
663 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.6
−1%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5607459301K1K1990201020202024Southwest City
2024992
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,077
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,721 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,434
+52%since 2000
from $9,526 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade56.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
51.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(457)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(319)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(522)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(409)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(493)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.1%(49)
Diversity Score68.2%(662)
Diversity Score
68
+12%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest City, Missouri?

Southwest City, Missouri has about 970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southwest City, Missouri?

The typical household in Southwest City, Missouri earns about $28,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest City, Missouri expensive?

In Southwest City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest City, Missouri?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southwest City, Missouri?

About 33.5% of people in Southwest City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southwest City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Southwest City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 348 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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