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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sullivan County

Missouri · 7,219 residents · 647.982 sq mi
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Sullivan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,107. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% 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 $47,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,219
+14%since 1990
from 6,326 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
−8%since 1990
from 42.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Sullivan County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,107
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,826 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,392
+46%since 1990
from $9,193 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.5%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,000
+110%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$328
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $209 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+68%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(6,316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score0.7%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(6,508)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(634)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score20.8%(1,500)
Diversity Score
21
+3002%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.4%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−45%since 1990
from 25.5 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 Sullivan County to nearby counties

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Income$63,510+143%
Home value$119,500+154%
Population4,546−21%
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SULLIVAN COUNTY VS
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Income$61,635+136%
Home value$123,300+162%
Population11,815+106%
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SULLIVAN COUNTY VS
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Income$51,975+99%
Home value$112,500+139%
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SULLIVAN COUNTY VS
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Income$61,536+136%
Home value$165,700+253%
Population25,684+348%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan County, Missouri?

Sullivan County, Missouri has about 7,219 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sullivan County, Missouri earns about $26,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sullivan County, Missouri expensive?

In Sullivan County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,000, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan County, Missouri?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sullivan County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sullivan County, Missouri?

About 16.5% of people in Sullivan County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sullivan County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sullivan County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 893 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 4803Census Tract 4801Census Tract 4802
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 63556ZIP 63545ZIP 64630ZIP 64646ZIP 64667ZIP 64645ZIP 63560
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