STATE · ADMITTED 1821 · 2020 ACS
Missouri
6,154,913 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 $57,290. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,600.
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20246.2M
Section 02
Income & economy
$57,290
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,934 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
Other services7.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Public administration5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.5%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
$163,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(4,663,907)
Black11.3%(692,774)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(303,068)
Asian2.1%(132,158)
Other3.6%(220,626)
Diversity Score47.6%(2,928,561)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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 6,154,913 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Missouri?
The typical household in Missouri earns about $57,290 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Missouri expensive?
In Missouri, the median home is worth about $163,600, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.
How educated are people in Missouri?
About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Missouri?
About 13.0% 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 1,037,840 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.
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