Missouri Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Missouri?
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There are 6,154,422 residents in Missouri, with a median age of 38.8. Of this, 49.38% are males and 50.62% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.03% of the resident pool in Missouri, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.91%. Additionally, 2.05% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,258,259 people in Missouri currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 5,258,259 people in Missouri currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,154,422 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 3,039,220 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 3,115,202 | 0.1% |
Male population 49.38%
Female population 50.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.8 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 5,848,753 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 179,257 | 0.2% |
| Not Citizen | 126,412 | 0.1% |
Citizen US Born 95.03%
Citizen not US Born 2.91%
Not Citizen 2.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 19,063 | -7.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 423,581 | -4.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 229,696 | -1.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 154,890 | -0.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,258,259 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.31%
Moved from Same County 6.96%
Moved from Same State 3.77%
Moved from Different State 2.55%
Same House as Last Year 86.41%
What are the employment statistics in Missouri?
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White-collar workers make up 76.49% of the working population in Missouri, while blue-collar employees account for 23.51%. There are also 267,830 entrepreneurs in Missouri (9.06% of the workforce); 2,011,084 workers employed in private companies (68.06%); and 373,811 people working in governmental institutions (12.65%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,260,052 | 0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 694,808 | 0.8% |
White Collar 76.49%
Blue Collar 23.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 267,830 | 1.5% |
| Private Companies | 2,011,084 | -0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 373,811 | 1.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 302,135 | 0.4% |
Self Employees 9.06%
Private Companies 68.06%
Governmental Workers 12.65%
Not for Profit Companies 10.23%
How many households are there in Missouri?
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There are a total of 2,458,324 households in Missouri, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.76% of these Missouri households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.24%. Additionally, 28.81% of households have children and 71.19% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 2,458,324 | 1.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.8% |
| Family Households | 1,542,797 | 0.1% |
| Non-family Households | 915,527 | 2.6% |
Family Households 62.76%
Non-family Households 37.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 708,287 | -0.3% |
| Households without Children | 1,750,037 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 28.81%
Households without Children 71.19%
What are the median and average incomes in Missouri?
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The average annual household income in Missouri is $89,952, while the median household income sits at $65,920 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $75,199, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $79,430. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,299 and $48,780, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $89,952 | 8.2% |
| Median Household Income | $65,920 | 8.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 754,306 | 0.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,158,444 | 0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Missouri?
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There are 2,795,030 housing units in Missouri, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 2,458,324 occupied housing units in Missouri, 67.6% are owner-occupied, while 32.4% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.89% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $214,400. In general, housing costs reach $993 per month in Missouri.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.89% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $214,400. In general, housing costs reach $993 per month in Missouri.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,795,030 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 377,092 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 126,099 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 275,373 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 316,206 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 416,879 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 336,421 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 382,845 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 357,692 | -0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 194,090 | 13.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 12,333 | 174.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,458,324 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,661,854 | 1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 796,470 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 67.6%
Renter Occupied 32.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,011,923 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 649,931 | 2.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $214,400 | 16.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $173,500 | 12.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $993 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 60.89%
Without Mortgage 39.11%
What is the level of education in Missouri?
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Approximately 37.32% of the population in Missouri holds a high school degree (that's 1,783,945 residents), while 23.3% have attained a college certificate (1,243,875 locals) and 18.16% have a bachelor's degree (868,261 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 122,403 | -0.9% |
| Some High School | 1,783,945 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 1,243,875 | -0.4% |
| Associate Degree | 381,805 | 1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 868,261 | 2.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 509,937 | 2.1% |
No High School 2.56%
Some High School 37.32%
Some College 23.3%
Associate Degree 7.99%
Bachelor's Degree 18.16%
Graduate Degree 10.67%
What is the marital status of Missouri residents?
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A total of 1,569,480 people in Missouri have never been married (which represents 31.26% of the total population), while 2,534,003 of them are wedded (50.48%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 84,302 (1.68%) and 606,948 (12.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,569,480 | 2.4% |
| Married | 2,534,003 | -0.3% |
| Separated | 84,302 | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 309,875 | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 606,948 | -0.7% |
Never Married 31.26%
Married 50.48%
Separated 1.68%
Widowed 6.17%
Divorced 12.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Missouri?
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The top three means of transportation people in Missouri use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,512,466 residents commute by car, 53,174 prefer going to work by walking and 24,590 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,512,466 | -1.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 24,590 | -7.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,851 | N/A |
| Railroad | 556 | -48.7% |
| Ferryboat | 277 | 23.7% |
| Bicycle | 5,279 | -2.5% |
| Motorcycle | 3,317 | -1.2% |
| TaxiCab | 3,113 | 7.1% |
| Walk | 53,174 | -5.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.