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Willow Springs

Missouri · 2,184 residents · 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 $26,651. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,184
+2%since 2000
from 2,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−8%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Willow Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,651
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,894 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,256
−3%since 2000
from $13,681 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,069)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(45)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(155)
Diversity Score
7
+64%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Springs, Missouri?

Willow Springs, Missouri has about 2,184 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Springs, Missouri earns about $26,651 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Springs, Missouri?

About 11.7% 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 26.7% 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 146 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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