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Bates County

Missouri · 16,653 residents · 836.696 sq mi
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Bates County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,731. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,653
+11%since 1990
from 15,025 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+3%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Bates County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,731
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,085 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,477
+61%since 1990
from $9,598 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.5%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
24.9% rent
2.1
+44%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(14,780)
Black0.8%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(109)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score5.8%(865)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(16,114)
Black0.6%(101)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(179)
Asian0.1%(22)
Diversity Score4.5%(756)
5
−21%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 31.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bates County, Missouri?

Bates County, Missouri has about 16,653 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bates County, Missouri?

The typical household in Bates County, Missouri earns about $30,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bates County, Missouri expensive?

In Bates County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Bates County, Missouri?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bates County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bates County, Missouri?

About 14.5% of people in Bates County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bates County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bates County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,628 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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