Cass County, MO

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2023 Population

109,393

1.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.1

0.501% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.46%

7.14% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$87,413

5.99% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$269,000

11% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

55,438

1.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Cass County, MO had a population of 109k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $87,413. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Cass County, MO grew from 108,205 to 109,393, a 1.1% increase and its median household income grew from $82,473 to $87,413, a 5.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cass County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.86%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.17%).

None of the households in Cass County, 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.

99.4% of the residents in Cass County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cass County, MO are Calvary University (89 degrees awarded in 2022), Academy of Beauty Professionals (29 degrees), and Cass Career Center (21 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Cass County, MO was $269,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Cass County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Cass County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Cass County, MO borders Johnson County, KS, Miami County, KS, Bates County, MO, Henry County, MO, Jackson County, MO, and Johnson County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Cass County, MO is home to a population of 109k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.59% of Cass County, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.74k people).

In 2023, there were 19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.4k people) in Cass County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

99.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Cass County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Cass County, MO was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cass County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cass County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
92.4k ± 509
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.86k ± 305
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.5k ± 461

5.33%

Hispanic Population

5.83k people

5.33% of the people in Cass County, MO are hispanic (5.83k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cass County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

1.59%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.74k people

1.25%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.36k people

As of 2023, 1.59% of Cass County, MO residents (1.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cass County, MO was 1.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cass County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,412 ± 319
Gulf War (2001-)
1,462 ± 290
Gulf War (1990s)
1,325 ± 261

Cass County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cass County, MO employs 55.4k people. The largest industries in Cass County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,467 people), Retail Trade (6,908 people), and Manufacturing (5,408 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,031), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,033), and Wholesale Trade ($65,076).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

55.4k

2023 Value

± 1,857

1.82%

1 Year growth

± 4.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cass County, MO grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 54.4k employees to 55.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cass County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,589 people), Management Occupations (6,501 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,151 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cass County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.4k

2023 Value

± 1,857

1.82%

1 Year growth

± 4.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cass County, MO grew at a rate of 1.82%, from 54.4k employees to 55.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cass County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,467 people), Retail Trade (6,908 people), and Manufacturing (5,408 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cass County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Cass County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,524

Median earning men ± $2,229

$42,318

Median earning women ± $1,550

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($76,739), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,482), and Wholesale Trade ($73,346).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,013), Manufacturing ($52,841), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,947).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

255
Construction
159
Other Services (except Public Administration)
142
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$183k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$155k
Retail Trade
$136k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cass County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 64.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cass County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 64.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cass County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Cass County, MO awarded 139 degrees. The student population of Cass County, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 157 male students and 206 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cass County, MO are White (102 and 75%), followed by Black or African American (12 and 8.82%), Asian (8 and 5.88%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 4.41%).

The largest universities in Cass County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Calvary University (89 and 64%), Academy of Beauty Professionals (29 and 20.9%), and Cass Career Center (21 and 15.1%).

The most popular majors in Cass County, MO are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (21 and 15.1%), Biblical Studies (20 and 14.4%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (18 and 12.9%).

The median tuition cost in Cass County, MO for private four year colleges is $11,060.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Cass County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 90.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 363 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 363 students enrolled in Cass County, MO, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 267 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Pastoral Studies & Counseling
7 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
18 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
13 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cass County, MO was Pastoral Studies & Counseling with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cass County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Calvary University
89 degrees awarded
Academy of Beauty Professionals
29 degrees awarded
Cass Career Center
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Calvary University with 89 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 50 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cass County, MO, which is 0.562 times less than the 89 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 102 degrees mean that there were 8.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 12 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,060) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($756) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cass County, MO was $269,000 in 2023, which is 0.887 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $242,300 to $269,000, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Cass County, MO is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Cass County, MO have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cass County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cass County, MO is $87,413. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cass County, MO was Census Tract 603.05 with a value of $121,897, followed by Census Tract 605 and Census Tract 600.01, with respective values of $112,870 and $102,027.

In 2023, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cass County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.122%.

Housing

Property

$269,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,351

$32,111

Median Property Taxes

±$1,211

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 Cass County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cass County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2023

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.9% of the housing units in Cass County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 603.05
Census Tract 605
Census Tract 600.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cass County, MO was Census Tract 603.05 with a value of $121,897, followed by Census Tract 605 and Census Tract 600.01, with respective values of $112,870 and $102,027.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cass County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,413

Median Household Income

± $3,813

42.3k

Number of Households

± 1,523

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.3k households in Cass County, MO grew to $87,413 from the previous year's value of $82,473.

The following chart displays the households in Cass County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cass County, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (6.74%)

In 2023, 78.9% of workers in Cass County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.74%).

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.

Commute Time

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cass County, MO have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in Cass County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cass County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cass County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.122%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cass County, MO (6.98k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 9.6% of the children was living in poverty in Cass County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Cass County, MO has health coverage, with 56.3% on employee plans, 9% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cass County, MO see 4450 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.18% increase from the previous year (4231 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2492 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 921 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,450 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cass County, MO

Primary care physicians in Cass County, MO see an average of 4,450 patients per year. This represents a 5.18% increase from the previous year (4,231 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cass County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.84%

Uninsured

56.3%

Employer Coverage

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.57%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cass County, MO declined by 8.56% from 8.57% to 7.84%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.5 in Cass County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cass County, MO.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.5% in Cass County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cass County, MO.