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STATE · ADMITTED 1821 · 2000 CENSUS

Missouri

5,595,211 residents · 115 counties · 1082 cities · 1,654 census tracts
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Missouri has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,934. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $86,900.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,595,211
+9%since 1990
from 5,117,073 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 74 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+7%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.0M5.3M5.7M6.0M6.3M1990201020202024Missouri
20246.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,934
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,362 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,936
+53%since 1990
from $12,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $368 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Missouri on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(4,486,850)
Black10.7%(546,850)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(60,429)
Asian0.8%(39,580)
Diversity Score29.7%(1,519,602)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(4,686,474)
Black11.2%(625,667)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(118,592)
Asian1.1%(61,041)
Diversity Score32.3%(1,805,875)
Diversity Score
32
+9%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Section 02

Largest cities

1.Kansas City521,220
2.St. Louis278,144
3.Springfield169,847
4.Columbia130,851
5.Independence121,675
6.Lee's Summit107,514
7.O'Fallon96,101
8.St. Charles72,561
9.St. Joseph71,001
10.Blue Springs61,632
11.St. Peters61,479
12.Joplin53,930
Frequently asked

How many people live in Missouri?

Missouri has about 5,595,211 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Missouri?

The typical household in Missouri earns about $37,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Missouri expensive?

In Missouri, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Missouri?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Missouri?

About 11.7% of people in Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 478,138 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
Kansas CitySt. LouisSpringfieldColumbiaIndependenceLee's SummitO'FallonSt. Charles
All 115 counties
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Metro areas
St. LouisKansas CitySpringfieldColumbiaJoplinJefferson CitySt. JosephCape GirardeauFarmingtonBransonWarrensburgFort Leonard Wood
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Highest income cities in MissouriFastest growing citiesAll US state rankings

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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