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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Plains

Missouri · 10,866 residents · 13.304 sq mi
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West Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,122. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 13% 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 $67,600. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,866
+22%since 1990
from 8,913 in 1990
1990 – 2025
817 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 670 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
−1%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024West Plains
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,122
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,243 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,019
+69%since 1990
from $8,890 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
61.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
38.7% rent
2.8
+13%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(8,793)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(59)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score4.9%(438)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(10,304)
Black0.7%(79)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(179)
Asian0.7%(75)
Diversity Score7.7%(832)
8
+56%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+15.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 12.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Plains, Missouri?

West Plains, Missouri has about 10,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Plains, Missouri?

The typical household in West Plains, Missouri earns about $24,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Plains, Missouri expensive?

In West Plains, Missouri, the median home is worth about $67,600, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in West Plains, Missouri?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Plains, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Plains, Missouri?

About 19.0% of people in West Plains, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Plains, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, West Plains, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,953 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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