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Sullivan

Missouri · 6,906 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 $46,027. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,906
+9%since 2000
from 6,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
843 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Sullivan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,027
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,046 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,302
+50%since 2000
from $17,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(6,186)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(76)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(308)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(6,352)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2%(138)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other1.7%(116)
Diversity Score11.6%(799)
Diversity Score
12
+139%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan, Missouri?

Sullivan, Missouri has about 6,906 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sullivan, Missouri?

The typical household in Sullivan, Missouri earns about $46,027 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 $112,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan, Missouri?

About 21.0% 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 17.6% 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 1,355 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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