Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO

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2024 Population
112,509
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2024 Poverty Rate
13.8%
5.72% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$64,630
3.55% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$173,400
5.15% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
49,224
1.84% 1-year decline

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5.18% of the households in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO are Missouri Western State University (775 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was $173,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 113k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.36% of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (3.78k people).

In 2024, there were 16.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.8k people) in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.63k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (3,485 households), Vietnamese (246 households), and Arabic (226 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
54,920
Women
48.6%
58,184
Men
51.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 113,104 inhabitants, with 51.4% men, and 48.6% women.

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Citizenship

98.1%
2024 Citizenship
98.4%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    92.8k ± 478
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.64k ± 437
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    3.63k ± 502
6.26%
Hispanic Population
7.05k people

In 2024, there were 16.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.8k people) in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.63k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.26% of the people in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (7.05k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    741 ± 666 people
  2. Cuba
    509 ± 553 people
  3. El Salvador
    367 ± 470 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 741 Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Cuba with 509 and El Salvador with 367.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.36%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
3.78k people
3.18%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.6k people

As of 2024, 3.36% of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO residents (3.78k 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 Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was 3.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,485 households (3.29%)
  2. Vietnamese
    246 households (0.232%)
  3. Arabic
    226 households (0.213%)

5.18% of the households in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 3.29% of the households in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,199 ± 285
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,492 ± 274
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,087 ± 189

Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO employs 49.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,026 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,902 people), and Construction (2,896 people), and the highest paying industries were Resin, synthetic rubber, & fibers & filaments manufacturing ($198,964), Other motor vehicle dealers ($186,276), and Offices of optometrists ($168,187).

Males in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,564. The income inequality in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
22,924
Women
46.6%
26,300
Men
53.4%

The workforce of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 was 49,224 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

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Occupations

49.2k
2023 Value
−1.84%
1 Year decline
± −1.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −1.84%, from 50.1k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,994 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,208 people), and Other managers (1,073 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.2k
2023 Value
−1.84%
1 Year decline
± −1.84%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −1.84%, from 50.1k employees to 49.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,026 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,902 people), and Construction (2,896 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, 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

$48,618
Median earning men ± $877
$36,778
Median earning women ± $1,091

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,444), Manufacturing ($57,483), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,282).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($51,823), Construction ($51,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,962).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.11%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% 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 10.9%.

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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

Voting results are not available for Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.
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%).

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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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Education

In 2023, universities in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO awarded 775 degrees. The student population of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,473 male students and 2,344 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO are White (568 and 75.1%), Two or More Races (71 and 9.39%), Black or African American (61 and 8.07%), and Asian (18 and 2.38%).

The largest universities in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri Western State University (775 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO are Registered Nursing (91 and 11.7%), General Business Administration & Management (74 and 9.55%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (44 and 5.68%).

The median tuition cost in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO for a public four year colleges is $7,740 for in-state students and $16,260 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 3,817 students enrolled in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,623 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
    44 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    91 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 44 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Missouri Western State University
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
775 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri Western State University with 775 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 274 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.547 times less than the 501 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 568 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 71 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($7,740) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,230) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.844% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.921% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (34k), Some college (20.3k), and Bachelors Degree (13.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was $173,400 in 2024, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $164,900 to $173,400, a 5.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO is 68.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$173,400
Median Property Value 2024
±$4,230
$30,200
Median Property Taxes
±$1,076

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 Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

68.4%
Homeownership
2024
62.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 68.4% of the housing units in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.4%.

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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.
$64,630
Median Household Income
± $1,924
44.2k
Number of Households
± 1,412

In 2024, the median household income of the 44.2k households in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO grew to $64,630 from the previous year's value of $62,413.

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Wage Distribution

0.427
2023 Wage GINI in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO
0.418
2022 Wage GINI in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO

In 2023, the income inequality in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.15% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (80.5%)
  2. Carpooled (9.72%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.43%)

In 2024, 80.5% of workers in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.72%) and those who worked at home (7.43%).

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Commute Time

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, 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 Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO (14.7k out of 107k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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Health

90.1% of the population of Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 43% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,285 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.95%
Uninsured
43%
Employer Coverage
15.4%
Medicaid
14.1%
Medicare
15.7%
Non-Group
1.9%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO declined by 7.81% from 10.8% to 9.95%.

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