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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sullivan

Missouri · 6,351 residents · 8.195 sq mi
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Sullivan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,046. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,351
+14%since 1990
from 5,551 in 1990
1990 – 2025
775 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 677 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+3%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Sullivan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,046
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,019 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,518
+69%since 1990
from $10,349 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
36.8% rent
2.4
+18%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(5,503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score2.5%(136)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(6,186)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(76)
Asian0.6%(35)
Diversity Score4.8%(308)
5
+97%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sullivan, Missouri?

Sullivan, Missouri has about 6,351 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sullivan, Missouri?

The typical household in Sullivan, Missouri earns about $30,046 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sullivan, Missouri expensive?

In Sullivan, Missouri, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan, Missouri?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sullivan, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sullivan, Missouri?

About 11.0% of people in Sullivan, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sullivan, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sullivan, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 800 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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