Bonne Terre, MO

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    2024 Population
    6,683
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39
    0.51% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    28.3%
    1.29% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $46,179
    16.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $153,000
    27.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,845
    8.62% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Bonne Terre, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.2% of the residents in Bonne Terre, MO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Bonne Terre, MO was $153,000, and the homeownership rate was 59.9%.

    Most people in Bonne Terre, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Bonne Terre, MO was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMissouriSt. Francois County, MOFarmington, MOSt. Francois, Washington, Perry & Ste. Genevieve Counties PUMA, MO

    Population & Diversity

    Bonne Terre, MO is home to a population of 6.68k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.45% of Bonne Terre, MO residents were born outside of the country (164 people).

    In 2024, there were 6.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.11k people) in Bonne Terre, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 740 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 548 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of Bonne Terre, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bonne Terre, MO was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bonne Terre, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.11k ± 317
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      740 ± 108
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      548 ± 248
    2.47%
    Hispanic Population
    165 people

    In 2024, there were 6.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.11k people) in Bonne Terre, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 740 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 548 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.47% of the people in Bonne Terre, MO are hispanic (165 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bonne Terre, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.45%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    164 people
    2.86%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    194 people

    As of 2024, 2.45% of Bonne Terre, MO residents (164 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bonne Terre, MO was 2.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      166 ± 84
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      116 ± 80
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      31 ± 34

    Bonne Terre, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    81.3% of the population of Bonne Terre, MO has health coverage, with 33.6% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.77% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 27.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    18.7%
    Uninsured
    33.6%
    Employer Coverage
    17.1%
    Medicaid
    14.6%
    Medicare
    13.2%
    Non-Group
    2.77%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bonne Terre, MO declined by 24.1% from 24.7% to 18.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bonne Terre, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bonne Terre, MO employs 1.85k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bonne Terre, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (452 people), Construction (326 people), and Manufacturing (184 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,446), Transportation & Warehousing ($70,446), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,917).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.85k
    2024 Value
    ± 442
    −8.62%
    1 Year decline
    ± 35.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bonne Terre, MO declined at a rate of −8.62%, from 2.02k employees to 1.85k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bonne Terre, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (287 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (286 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (275 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bonne Terre, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.85k
    2024 Value
    ± 442
    −8.62%
    1 Year decline
    ± 35.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bonne Terre, MO declined at a rate of −8.62%, from 2.02k employees to 1.85k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bonne Terre, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (452 people), Construction (326 people), and Manufacturing (184 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bonne Terre, MO, though some of these residents may live in Bonne Terre, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $42,440
    Median earning men ± $12,541
    $45,588
    Median earning women ± $7,790

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,268), Construction ($65,025), and Public Administration ($53,167).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,030), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,432), and Retail Trade ($25,893).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.17%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bonne Terre, MO was $153,000 in 2024, which is 0.46 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $120,400 to $153,000, a 27.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Bonne Terre, MO is 59.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bonne Terre, MO have an average commute time of 30.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bonne Terre, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $153,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,135
    $1,143
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$310

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bonne Terre, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    59.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    58.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 59.9% of the housing units in Bonne Terre, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bonne Terre, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $46,179
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,621
    1.91k
    Number of Households
    ± 445

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.91k households in Bonne Terre, MO grew to $46,179 from the previous year's value of $39,767.

    The following chart displays the households in Bonne Terre, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bonne Terre, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (73.9%)
    2. Carpooled (19.2%)
    3. Walked (2.58%)

    In 2024, 73.9% of workers in Bonne Terre, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (19.2%) and those who walked to work (2.58%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    30.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bonne Terre, MO have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 11.2% of the workforce in Bonne Terre, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bonne Terre, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bonne Terre, MO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    28.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bonne Terre, MO (1.33k out of 4.69k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bonne Terre, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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