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Willow Springs

Missouri · 2,164 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 $34,453. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,500. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
2,164
+1%since 2000
from 2,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−6%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Willow Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,453
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,894 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,306
+41%since 2000
from $13,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
53.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(1,884)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(83)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other1.8%(40)
Diversity Score16.9%(367)
Diversity Score
17
+290%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Springs, Missouri?

Willow Springs, Missouri has about 2,164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Springs, Missouri earns about $34,453 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 $72,500, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Springs, Missouri?

About 12.8% 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 22.9% 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 126 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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