Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO

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2024 Population
184,475
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
37.8
0.265% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
15.8%
5.51% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$62,486
3.61% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$171,600
4.83% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
79,737
0.474% 1-year growth

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6.88% 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.

97.3% of the residents in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are Crowder College (1,250 degrees awarded in 2023), Missouri Southern State University (1,153 degrees), and Ozark Christian College (136 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was $171,600, 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 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 184k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.14% of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (7.63k people).

In 2024, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.17k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 6.44k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (8,494 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (754 households), and Hmong (491 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
92,668
Women
50.6%
90,415
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 183,083 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

97.3%
2024 Citizenship
97.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.3% of Jasper & Newton 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 Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    149k ± 831
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    8.17k ± 465
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    6.44k ± 783
8.82%
Hispanic Population
16.3k people

In 2024, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.17k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 6.44k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.82% of the people in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (16.3k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Guatemala
    1,637 ± 989 people
  2. Mexico
    1,624 ± 985 people
  3. Micronesia
    758 ± 675 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was Guatemala, the natal country of 1,637 Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Mexico with 1,624 and Micronesia with 758.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.14%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
7.63k people
4.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
7.87k people

As of 2024, 4.14% of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO residents (7.63k 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 Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was 4.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    8,494 households (4.92%)
  2. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    754 households (0.436%)
  3. Hmong
    491 households (0.284%)

6.88% 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 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 Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 4.92% 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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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,750 ± 407
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,901 ± 480
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,093 ± 440

Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO employs 79.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO were Elementary & secondary schools (5,500 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,353 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,415 people), and the highest paying industries were Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($179,357), Other motor vehicle dealers ($175,694), and Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($147,660).

Males in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,115. The income inequality in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
38,575
Women
48.4%
41,162
Men
51.6%

The workforce of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 was 79,737 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

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Occupations

79.7k
2023 Value
0.474%
1 Year growth
± 0.474%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.474%, from 79.4k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,621 people), Customer service representatives (1,857 people), and Cashiers (1,806 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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Industries

Employment by Industries

79.7k
2023 Value
0.474%
1 Year growth
± 0.474%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.474%, from 79.4k employees to 79.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,500 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,353 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,415 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

$47,041
Median earning men ± $1,505
$32,189
Median earning women ± $860

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,865), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,648).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($51,513), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,419), and Public Administration ($42,659).

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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 Jasper & Newton 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 Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO awarded 2,716 degrees. The student population of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,464 male students and 5,464 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are White (1,876 and 70.3%), Hispanic or Latino (273 and 10.2%), Unknown (200 and 7.5%), and Two or More Races (89 and 3.34%).

The largest universities in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Crowder College (1,250 and 46%), Missouri Southern State University (1,153 and 42.5%), and Ozark Christian College (136 and 5.01%).

The most popular majors in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are General Studies (301 and 11.1%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (255 and 9.39%), and General Business (196 and 7.22%).

The median tuition costs in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO are $14,550 for private four year colleges, and $8,400 and $16,800 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 8,928 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 8,928 students enrolled in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,345 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    80 degrees awarded
  2. General Health Services
    52 degrees awarded
  3. General Business
    189 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 80 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Crowder College
    1,250 degrees awarded
  2. Missouri Southern State University
    1,153 degrees awarded
  3. Ozark Christian College
    136 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Crowder College with 1,250 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,205 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.797 times less than the 1,511 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 1,876 degrees mean that there were 6.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 273 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,632) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.837% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.715% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (47k), Some college (35.3k), and Secondary Education (22.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was $171,600 in 2024, which is 0.516 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $163,700 to $171,600, a 4.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO is 67.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 20.5 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.

Housing

Property

$171,600
Median Property Value 2024
±$3,483
$48,035
Median Property Taxes
±$1,584

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Rent vs Own

67.1%
Homeownership
2024
64.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 67.1% of the housing units in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$62,486
Median Household Income
± $1,702
71.6k
Number of Households
± 2,015

In 2024, the median household income of the 71.6k households in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO grew to $62,486 from the previous year's value of $60,311.

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Wage Distribution

0.45
2023 Wage GINI in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO
0.449
2022 Wage GINI in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO

In 2023, the income inequality in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.131% growth from 2022 to 2023, 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 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (79.4%)
  2. Carpooled (9.07%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.76%)

In 2024, 79.4% of workers in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.07%) and those who worked at home (8.76%).

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Commute Time

20.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% 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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO (28.6k out of 181k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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Health

87.7% of the population of Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.85% 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, 49.2% were men and 50.8% 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 25.8% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.3%
Uninsured
42.6%
Employer Coverage
19.3%
Medicaid
13.3%
Medicare
10.6%
Non-Group
1.85%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO declined by 5.04% from 12.9% to 12.3%.

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