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West Sullivan

Missouri · 285 residents · 0.364 sq mi
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West Sullivan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,510. Population has grown 26% since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
+26%since 2019
from 226 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
783 / sq mi
+26%since 2019
from 621 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+34%since 2019
from 24.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
2596167238309200920202024West Sullivan
2024220
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,510
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,501
+10%since 2019
from $15,018 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10%
Information28.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$836
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $815 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
10.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
89.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(8)
Diversity Score22.5%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(264)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(9)
Diversity Score16.1%(46)
Diversity Score
16
−29%since 2019
from 23 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+19%since 2019
from 12.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Female
53.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sullivan, Missouri?

West Sullivan, Missouri has about 285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Sullivan, Missouri earns about $43,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Sullivan, Missouri expensive?

In West Sullivan, Missouri, the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in West Sullivan, Missouri?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Sullivan, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Sullivan, Missouri?

About 17.5% of people in West Sullivan, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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