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Pettis County

Missouri · 42,980 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 $49,315. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,980
+9%since 2000
from 39,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K42K44K1990201020202024Pettis County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,315
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,822 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,758
+59%since 2000
from $16,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(35,810)
Black3%(1,181)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,527)
Asian0.4%(154)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(6,897)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(34,751)
Black3.1%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(4,016)
Asian0.7%(294)
Other3.1%(1,313)
Diversity Score36.9%(15,852)
Segregation Score28.1%(12,094)
Diversity Score
37
+111%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pettis County, Missouri?

Pettis County, Missouri has about 42,980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pettis County, Missouri earns about $49,315 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 $128,900, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Pettis County, Missouri?

About 18.5% 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 15.3% 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 7,543 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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