La Monte, MO

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2023 Population
978
4.96% 1-year decline
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
37.5
25.8% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
13.9%
44.3% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$63,021
4.21% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$104,800
10.1% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
504
2.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, La Monte, MO had a population of 978 people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $63,021. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of La Monte, MO declined from 1,029 to 978, a −4.96% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,474 to $63,021, a 4.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in La Monte, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (55%), Other (Hispanic) (33.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.07%), and White (Hispanic) (2.35%).

None of the households in La Monte, 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.

83.5% of the residents in La Monte, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in La Monte, MO was $104,800, and the homeownership rate was 60.7%.

Most people in La Monte, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in La Monte, MO was 3 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

La Monte, MO is home to a population of 978 people, from which 83.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 21.1% of La Monte, MO residents were born outside of the country (206 people).

In 2023, there were 1.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (538 people) in La Monte, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 325 Other (Hispanic) and 44 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

83.5%
2023 Citizenship
75.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 83.5% of La Monte, MO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in La Monte, MO was 75.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Monte, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    538 ± 143
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    325 ± 112
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    44 ± 28.8
38.7%
Hispanic Population
378 people

In 2023, there were 1.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (538 people) in La Monte, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 325 Other (Hispanic) and 44 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

38.7% of the people in La Monte, MO are hispanic (378 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    37,430 ± 4,735 people
  2. India
    22,246 ± 3,655 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

21.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
206 people
28.6%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
294 people

As of 2023, 21.1% of La Monte, MO residents (206 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in La Monte, MO was 28.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    19 ± 18
  2. Vietnam
    17 ± 24
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    4 ± 13

La Monte, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of La Monte, MO employs 504 people. The largest industries in La Monte, MO are Manufacturing (139 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (92 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (54 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($86,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,875), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($48,409).

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.

Occupations

504
2023 Value
± 124
2.65%
1 Year growth
± 34.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in La Monte, MO grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 491 employees to 504 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Monte, MO, are Production Occupations (114 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (60 people), and Community & Social Service Occupations (42 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Monte, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

504
2023 Value
± 124
2.65%
1 Year growth
± 34.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in La Monte, MO grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 491 employees to 504 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Monte, MO, are Manufacturing (139 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (92 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (54 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Monte, MO, though some of these residents may live in La Monte, 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

$41,510
Median earning men ± $5,779
$22,708
Median earning women ± $3,085

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($86,000), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,875), and Manufacturing ($45,179).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($29,531), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($23,750), and Retail Trade ($23,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

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.

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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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in La Monte, MO was $104,800 in 2023, which is 0.345 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $95,200 to $104,800, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in La Monte, MO is 60.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in La Monte, MO have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in La Monte, MO is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Property

$104,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$19,522
$218
Median Property Taxes
±$70

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Rent vs Own

60.7%
Homeownership
2023
65.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 60.7% of the housing units in La Monte, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.5%.

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Income by Location

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Household Income

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$63,021
Median Household Income
± $9,969
359
Number of Households
± 77

In 2023, the median household income of the 359 households in La Monte, MO grew to $63,021 from the previous year's value of $60,474.

The following chart displays the households in La Monte, 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 $50k - $60k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for La Monte, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (59.9%)
  2. Carpooled (29.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (10.3%)

In 2023, 59.9% of workers in La Monte, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (29.8%) and those who worked at home (10.3%).

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Commute Time

17.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Monte, MO have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in La Monte, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in La Monte, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in La Monte, MO have 3 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Monte, MO (135 out of 973 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in La Monte, MO is White, followed by Hispanic 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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Health

92.3% of the population of La Monte, MO has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 17% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 9.69% on non-group plans, and 2.58% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pettis County, MO see 1847 patients per year on average, which represents a 4% decrease from the previous year (1924 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1800 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 831 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,847 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pettis County, MO

Primary care physicians in Pettis County, MO see an average of 1,847 patients per year. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous year (1,924 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.73%
Uninsured
50.8%
Employer Coverage
17%
Medicaid
12.2%
Medicare
9.69%
Non-Group
2.58%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Monte, MO declined by 46.5% from 14.5% to 7.73%.

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