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Missouri City

Texas · 67,358 residents · 29.016 sq mi
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Missouri City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,854. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $157,000. Households here earn about 65% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% 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
67,358
+27%since 2000
from 52,913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,321 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K44K56K68K81K1990201020202024Missouri City
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,854
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,434 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,189
+15%since 2000
from $27,210 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,347
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $893 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(20,448)
Black38.1%(20,149)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(5,755)
Asian10.5%(5,580)
Other0%
Diversity Score83.8%(44,355)
2010
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(16,791)
Black41.2%(27,754)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(10,306)
Asian16.1%(10,859)
Other1.7%(1,146)
Diversity Score89.3%(60,130)
Diversity Score
89
+6%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.9%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Missouri City, Texas?

Missouri City, Texas has about 67,358 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Missouri City, Texas?

The typical household in Missouri City, Texas earns about $81,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Missouri City, Texas expensive?

In Missouri City, Texas, the median home is worth about $157,000, and the typical rent is about $1,347 a month.

How educated are people in Missouri City, Texas?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Missouri City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Missouri City, Texas?

About 9.1% of people in Missouri City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Missouri City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Missouri City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,182 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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