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Missouri

5,988,927 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 $46,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,700.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,988,927
+7%since 2000
from 5,595,211 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
87 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5.0M5.3M5.7M6.0M6.3M1990201020202024Missouri
20246.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,262
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,934 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,724
+24%since 2000
from $19,936 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(4,686,474)
Black11.2%(625,667)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(118,592)
Asian1.1%(61,041)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.3%(1,805,875)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81%(4,850,748)
Black11.5%(687,149)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(212,470)
Asian1.6%(97,221)
Other2.3%(140,088)
Diversity Score41.1%(2,458,921)
Diversity Score
41
+27%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 5,988,927 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Missouri?

The typical household in Missouri earns about $46,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Missouri expensive?

In Missouri, the median home is worth about $137,700, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Missouri?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Missouri?

About 14.0% 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 871,854 residents, a change of about 17 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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