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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pettis County

Missouri · 39,403 residents · 682.236 sq mi
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Pettis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,822. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,403
+11%since 1990
from 35,437 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.4
+5%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K42K44K1990201020202024Pettis County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,822
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,101 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,251
+48%since 1990
from $11,010 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.8%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+18%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(33,936)
Black3.4%(1,202)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(179)
Asian0.4%(144)
Diversity Score11.4%(4,027)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(35,810)
Black3%(1,181)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,527)
Asian0.4%(154)
Diversity Score17.5%(6,897)
Diversity Score
18
+54%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.3%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−34%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Pettis County to nearby counties

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Income$70,625+122%
Home value$203,500+202%
Population17,136−61%
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PETTIS COUNTY VS
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Income$67,272+111%
Home value$235,700+250%
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PETTIS COUNTY VS
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Home value$177,900+164%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pettis County, Missouri?

Pettis County, Missouri has about 39,403 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pettis County, Missouri earns about $31,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pettis County, Missouri expensive?

In Pettis County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $67,400, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Pettis County, Missouri?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pettis County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pettis County, Missouri?

About 12.8% of people in Pettis County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pettis County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pettis County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,966 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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7 ZIP codes
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