Festus, MO

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2021 Population
12,609
4.6% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
36.5
0.273% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
12.1%
0.566% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$62,850
6.45% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$162,200
7.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Festus, MO had a population of 12.6k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $62,850. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Festus, MO grew from 12,054 to 12,609, a 4.6% increase and its median household income grew from $59,041 to $62,850, a 6.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Festus, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%), White (Hispanic) (2.24%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.94%).

None of the households in Festus, 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.

99.8% of the residents in Festus, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Festus, MO was $162,200, and the homeownership rate was 56.8%.

Most people in Festus, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Festus, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Festus, MO is home to a population of 12.6k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.634% of Festus, MO residents were born outside of the country (80 people).

In 2021, there were 21.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Festus, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 519 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 301 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.8%
2021 Citizenship
99.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.8% of Festus, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Festus, MO was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Festus, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11.1k ± 522
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    519 ± 300
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    301 ± 315
4.62%
Hispanic Population
582 people

In 2021, there were 21.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Festus, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 519 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 301 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.62% of the people in Festus, MO are hispanic (582 people).

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

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Foreign-Born Population

0.634%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
80 people
0.73%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
88 people

As of 2021, 0.634% of Festus, MO residents (80 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Festus, MO was 0.73%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    220 ± 84
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    132 ± 98
  3. Korea
    84 ± 68

Festus, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Festus, MO employs 5.83k people. The largest industries in Festus, MO are Construction (922 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (884 people), and Manufacturing (616 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($126,719), Information ($81,250), and Finance & Insurance ($79,677).

Occupations

5.83k
2021 Value
± 803
3.08%
1 Year growth
± 18.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Festus, MO grew at a rate of 3.08%, from 5.66k employees to 5.83k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Festus, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (796 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (772 people), and Management Occupations (570 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Festus, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.83k
2021 Value
± 803
3.08%
1 Year growth
± 18.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Festus, MO grew at a rate of 3.08%, from 5.66k employees to 5.83k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Festus, MO, are Construction (922 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (884 people), and Manufacturing (616 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Festus, MO, though some of these residents may live in Festus, 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

$46,265
Median earning men ± $2,065
$34,002
Median earning women ± $7,037

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($81,250), Public Administration ($56,167), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,643), Manufacturing ($64,196), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,292).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $32.3B
  2. $30.8B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $24.9B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

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.

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.

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

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

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.

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The median property value in Festus, MO was $162,200 in 2021, which is 0.662 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $150,600 to $162,200, a 7.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Festus, MO is 56.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Festus, MO have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Festus, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Festus, MO is $62,850. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Festus, MO was Census Tract 7014.04 with a value of $75,787, followed by Census Tract 7008.01 and Census Tract 7009, with respective values of $72,681 and $61,414.

Property

$162,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$11,541
$2,818
Median Property Taxes
±$417

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 Festus, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

56.8%
Homeownership
2021
68.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 56.8% of the housing units in Festus, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 7014.04
  2. Census Tract 7008.01
  3. Census Tract 7009

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Festus, MO was Census Tract 7014.04 with a value of $75,787, followed by Census Tract 7008.01 and Census Tract 7009, with respective values of $72,681 and $61,414.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$62,850
Median Household Income
± $3,946
4.96k
Number of Households
± 670

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.96k households in Festus, MO grew to $62,850 from the previous year's value of $59,041.

The following chart displays the households in Festus, 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 Festus, MO is from Missouri.
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (89.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (4.64%)
  3. Carpooled (4.35%)

In 2021, 89.8% of workers in Festus, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (4.64%) and those who carpooled to work (4.35%).

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

26.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Festus, MO have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.654% of the workforce in Festus, 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 Festus, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Festus, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Festus, MO (1.5k out of 12.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Festus, 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.

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91% of the population of Festus, MO has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 7.25% on non-group plans, and 2.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, MO see 4092 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.15% decrease from the previous year (4314 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2265 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 968 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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4,092 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, MO

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, MO see an average of 4,092 patients per year. This represents a 5.15% decrease from the previous year (4,314 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

8.98%
Uninsured
56.4%
Employer Coverage
11.1%
Medicaid
14.2%
Medicare
7.25%
Non-Group
2.1%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Festus, MO declined by 16.7% from 10.8% to 8.98%.

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

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