Missouri
U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
6,141,534 Population
68,746.39 Square Miles
89.34 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
38.8 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.67%
18 to 34
22.4%
35 to 64
38.1%
65 and Over
16.83%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
4.18%
Native
95.82%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
31.94%
2000 to 2009
26.76%
1990 to 1999
20.31%
Before 1990
20.99%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
9.02%
High School Grad or Higher
90.98%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.69%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.38%
Dropped Out
4.62%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
93.77%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$33,770
Median Household Income
$61,043
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.5%
Unemployed
4.5%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
12.77%
Population Under 18
Poverty
16.87%
Non-poverty
83.13%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.88%
Non-poverty
91.12%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
24 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
9.53%
With Health Insurance Coverage
90.47%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.46
Number of Households
2,433,819
Marital Status
Single
49.06%
Married
50.94%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
33.68%
Now Married
52.24%
Widowed
2.88%
Divorced
11.2%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
27.91%
Now Married
49.7%
Widowed
9.13%
Divorced
13.25%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.56%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
2,782,081
Occupancy Status
Occupied
87.48%
Vacant
12.52%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
67.61%
Renter Occupied
32.39%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
13.33%
For Sale
6.24%
Other
80.43%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1977
Types of Structures
Single Unit
74.03%
Multi Unit
20.16%
Mobile Home
5.69%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.12%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
61.34%
Without Mortgage
38.66%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$171,800
Median Gross Rent
$886
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
14.02%