Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO

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2021 Population
180,693
1.05% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
37.5
0.806% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
16.8%
2.59% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$53,137
5.76% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$131,700
4.36% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
79,189
0.815% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO had a population of 181k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $53,137. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO grew from 178,816 to 180,693, a 1.05% increase and its median household income grew from $50,244 to $53,137, a 5.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.72%), White (Hispanic) (4.15%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.86%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%).

6.67% of the households in Jasper & Newton 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.

97.6% of the residents in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are Missouri Southern State University (1,422 degrees awarded in 2021), Crowder College (1,095 degrees), and Ozark Christian College (141 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was $131,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%.

Most people in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 181k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.08% of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (7.37k people).

In 2021, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (150k people) in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.53k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 7.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (7,451 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (691 households), and Vietnamese (461 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
91,585
Women
50.6%
89,270
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 180,855 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

97.6%
2021 Citizenship
97.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    150k ± 668
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    8.53k ± 737
  3. White (Hispanic)
    7.5k ± 810
7.54%
Hispanic Population
13.6k people

In 2021, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (150k people) in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.53k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 7.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.54% of the people in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (13.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Guatemala
    2,061 ± 1,108 people
  2. Mexico
    1,330 ± 892 people
  3. Micronesia
    553 ± 576 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was Guatemala, the natal country of 2,061 Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Mexico with 1,330 and Micronesia with 553.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.08%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7.37k people
4.1%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
7.34k people

As of 2021, 4.08% of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO residents (7.37k 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 Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was 4.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    7,451 households (4.41%)
  2. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    691 households (0.409%)
  3. Vietnamese
    461 households (0.273%)

6.67% of the households in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 4.41% of the households in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,120 ± 439
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,179 ± 382
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,853 ± 472

Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO employs 79.2k people. The largest industries in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are Restaurants & Food Services (5,254 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,639 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,628 people), and the highest paying industries are Other motor vehicle dealers ($233,952), Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($133,427), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($131,211).

Males in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,696. The income inequality in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
37,574
Women
47.8%
40,975
Men
52.2%

The workforce of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO in 2020 was 78,549 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

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Occupations

79.2k
2021 Value
0.815%
1 Year growth
± 0.815%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.815%, from 78.5k employees to 79.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,378 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,073 people), and Retail salespersons (1,858 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

79.2k
2021 Value
0.815%
1 Year growth
± 0.815%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.815%, from 78.5k employees to 79.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,254 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,639 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,628 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Jasper & Newton 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

$40,072
Median earning men ± $946
$27,637
Median earning women ± $1,035

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,048), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,789), and Manufacturing ($47,567).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,901), Public Administration ($37,500), and Information ($35,822).

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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.

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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.

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US Representatives from Missouri

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

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In 2021, universities in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO awarded 2,986 degrees. The student population of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,837 male students and 5,999 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are White (2,195 and 74.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (233 and 7.95%), Unknown (214 and 7.3%), and Black or African American (80 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri Southern State University (1,422 and 47.6%), Crowder College (1,095 and 36.7%), and Ozark Christian College (141 and 4.72%).

The most popular majors in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are General Studies (283 and 9.48%), General Business (225 and 7.54%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (218 and 7.3%).

The median tuition costs in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are $13,290 for private four year colleges, and $7,762 and $15,896 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,836 (39% men and 61% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 9,836 students enrolled in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, 39% men and 61% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,092 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 90 degree-majors awarded
  2. 80 degree-majors awarded
  3. 211 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 90 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,422 degrees awarded
  2. 1,095 degrees awarded
  3. 141 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri Southern State University with 1,422 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,354 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.83 times less than the 1,632 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,195 degrees mean that there were 9.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 233 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,290) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,248) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.696% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.58% 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 Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (46.8k), Some college (33.9k), and Secondary Education (23.5k).

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The median property value in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was $131,700 in 2021, which is 0.538 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $126,200 to $131,700, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO is 67.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO is $53,137. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Property

$131,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,526
$46,354
Median Property Taxes
±$1,595

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Rent vs Own

67.1%
Homeownership
2021
62.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 67.1% of the housing units in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

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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.
$53,137
Median Household Income
± $1,227
69k
Number of Households
± 1,911

In 2021, the median household income of the 69k households in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO grew to $53,137 from the previous year's value of $50,244.

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Wage Distribution

0.444
2021 Wage GINI in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO
0.439
2020 Wage GINI in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.02% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (80.3%)
  2. Carpooled (10.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.54%)

In 2021, 80.3% of workers in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (6.54%).

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Commute Time

19.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Jasper & Newton 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 Jasper & Newton 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 Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO (29.9k out of 177k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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86.5% of the population of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.91% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.5%
Uninsured
44.1%
Employer Coverage
16.9%
Medicaid
12.5%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
1.91%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO grew by 2% from 13.3% to 13.5%.

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