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Willow Springs

Missouri · 2,211 residents (2025 est.) · 3.614 sq mi
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Willow Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,400. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,279
+6%since 2000
from 2,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−21%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,211 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Willow Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,406
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,894 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,412
+86%since 2000
from $13,681 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+13%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
48.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+29%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,066)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,071)
Black2.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(97)
Diversity Score21.4%(488)
Diversity Score
21
+393%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Springs, Missouri?

Willow Springs, Missouri has about 2,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willow Springs, Missouri?

The typical household in Willow Springs, Missouri earns about $41,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Springs, Missouri expensive?

In Willow Springs, Missouri, the median home is worth about $135,400, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Springs, Missouri?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Springs, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Springs, Missouri?

About 20.5% of people in Willow Springs, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow Springs, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow Springs, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 241 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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