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Missouri

U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

6,245,466 Population
68,746.42 Square Miles
90.85 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
39.4 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.88%
18 to 34
22.3%
35 to 64
37.09%
65 and Over
18.72%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.32%
Female
50.68%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
4.94%
Native
95.06%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
44.69%
2000 to 2009
21.9%
1990 to 1999
16.82%
Before 1990
16.59%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
7.99%
High School Grad or Higher
92.01%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.47%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.76%
Dropped Out
4.24%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
92.64%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$40,284
Median Household Income
$71,589
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.75%
Unemployed
3.25%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
12.26%
Population Under 18
Poverty
15.43%
Non-poverty
84.57%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
11.02%
Non-poverty
88.98%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
24 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
7.73%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.27%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.37
Number of Households
2,563,244
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
49.56%
Married
50.43%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
34.99%
Now Married
52.12%
Widowed
2.8%
Divorced
10.08%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
29.15%
Now Married
48.83%
Widowed
9.06%
Divorced
12.96%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.15%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
2,858,527
Occupancy Status
Occupied
89.67%
Vacant
10.33%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
68.56%
Renter Occupied
31.44%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
14.79%
For Sale
5.55%
Other
79.66%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1978
Types of Structures
Single Unit
74.44%
Multi Unit
20.35%
Mobile Home
5.02%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.19%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
58.77%
Without Mortgage
41.23%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$254,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,067
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
12.1%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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