Missouri
StatePopulation: 6,196,156 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Missouri from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Missouri
- What is the median household income in Missouri?
- The median household income in Missouri is $68,920 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Missouri?
- The poverty rate in Missouri is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Missouri?
- $215,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Missouri?
- The median gross rent in Missouri is $996 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Missouri residents have a college degree?
- 31.9% of adults in Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,168,181
Median Income
$68,920
Median Home Value
$215,600
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.9%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,459 (+24.3%)
Home Value:
+$58,400 (+37.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.0 pp (-10.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.7 pp (+9.2%)
Unemployment:
-0.5 pp (-10.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,168,181
Median Age
38.0
Female
50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 76.8%
Black 11.1%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Other 1.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.6%
Chinese
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.2%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$68,920
±$368
Per Capita Income
$95,939
Median Family Income
$88,759
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Child Poverty Rate
13.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
9.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
7.6%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
12.2%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
13.3%
$100–150k
16.9%
$150–200k
7.7%
$200k+
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,809,501
Owner-Occupied
67.9%
Renter-Occupied
32.1%
Vacancy Rate
11.6%
Median Home Value
$215,600
Median Gross Rent
$996
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.3%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.1%
5-Year
+52.5%
HPI (2025 Q4)
559.6
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.1%
$50–100k
10.1%
$100–200k
13.6%
$200–300k
24.6%
$300–500k
20.5%
$500k–$1M
7.8%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.6%
$500–1k
41.8%
$1–1.5k
34.1%
$1.5–2k
10.7%
$2–2.5k
2.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.8%
$3.5k+
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.6%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3+
22.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.5%
Single-fam. att.
3.6%
2–4 units
3.2%
5–19 units
3.7%
20+ units
5.6%
Mobile home
5.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.4%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
14.6%
2000–2009
13.0%
2010+
7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.9%
Graduate Degree
12.3%
Some College / Associate
21.0%
Less Than High School
2.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Work from Home
11.6%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
13.0%
Private For-Profit
81.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.1%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Retail
11.3%
Prof. Services
10.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.2%
Finance
7.3%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation
5.9%
Public Admin
4.4%
Wholesale
2.5%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture
1.6%
Occupation
Management
40.5%
Sales
20.5%
Food Prep
15.7%
Production
14.7%
Construction
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.7 min
Drove Alone
76.4%
Carpool
8.0%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
11.6%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,484,834
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
10.4%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 22.5%
Working age (18–64): 77.5%
65 and over: 17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.4%
Naturalized Citizen
50.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
37.2%
Latin America
31.9%
Europe
16.6%
Africa
10.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.4%
With a Disability
14.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.8%
Uninsured
9.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.1%
Has a Computer
94.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023