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Sullivan County

Missouri · 5,999 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 $44,056. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,220 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,999
−17%since 2000
from 7,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Sullivan County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,056
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,829
+78%since 2000
from $13,392 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(6,508)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(634)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(1,500)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(4,507)
Black3.5%(208)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(1,054)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other1.8%(111)
Diversity Score48.1%(2,885)
Segregation Score45.5%(2,728)
Diversity Score
48
+131%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan County, Missouri?

Sullivan County, Missouri has about 5,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sullivan County, Missouri earns about $44,056 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 $75,600, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Sullivan County, Missouri?

About 15.2% 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 16.7% of people in Sullivan County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sullivan County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sullivan County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 327 residents, a change of about -5 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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