Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

112,165

1.01% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.9

0.924% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17%

5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$45,976

5.85% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$130,400

6.02% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

42,222

0.298% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO had a population of 112k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $45,976. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO declined from 113,309 to 112,165, a −1.01% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,435 to $45,976, a 5.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), White (Hispanic) (1.14%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.694%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.62%).

3.14% of the households in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory 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.

99.4% of the residents in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are Southwest Baptist University (767 degrees awarded in 2021) and Bolivar Technical College (64 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was $130,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO borders Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO, Lawrence, Henry, Vernon, Cedar, Barton, St. Clair & Dade Counties PUMA, MO, Pulaski, Camden, Miller & Morgan Counties PUMA, MO, Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon, Ozark & Shannon Counties PUMA, MO, and Christian, Greene (Outside Springfield City) & Webster Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 112k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.12% of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.26k people).

In 2021, there were 31.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.28k 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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are German (863 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (852 households), and Spanish (821 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,666

Women

50.5%

55,457

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 112,123 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory 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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 337
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.3k ± 383
White (Hispanic)
1.28k ± 250

2.44%

Hispanic Population

2.74k people

2.44% of the people in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (2.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
190 ± 338 people
Iran
155 ± 305 people
Germany
146 ± 296 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was Philippines, the natal country of 190 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Iran with 155 and Germany with 146.

Foreign-Born Population

1.12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.26k people

1.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.19k people

As of 2021, 1.12% of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO residents (1.26k 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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was 1.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

German
863 households (0.819%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
852 households (0.809%)
Spanish
821 households (0.779%)

3.14% of the households in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory 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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was German. 0.819% of the households in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking German at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,477 ± 356
Gulf War (1990s)
1,053 ± 223
Gulf War (2001-)
973 ± 260

Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO employs 42.2k people. The largest industries in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are Elementary & secondary schools (3,570 people), Construction (2,951 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,530 people), and the highest paying industries are Other motor vehicle dealers ($143,898), Legal services ($90,999), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($83,163).

Males in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,210. The income inequality in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.401, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,259

Women

47.8%

22,089

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO in 2020 was 42,348 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

42.2k

2021 Value

−0.298%

1 Year decline

± −0.298%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.298%, from 42.3k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,568 people), Other managers (1,197 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,080 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.2k

2021 Value

−0.298%

1 Year decline

± −0.298%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.298%, from 42.3k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,570 people), Construction (2,951 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,530 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,957

Median earning men ± $990

$26,554

Median earning women ± $1,026

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,107), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,763).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($43,688), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,896), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,906).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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 Trade

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

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.

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.

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

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$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).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri 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 2021, universities in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO awarded 831 degrees. The student population of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 995 male students and 1,848 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are White (701 and 86%), followed by Unknown (44 and 5.4%), Black or African American (25 and 3.07%), and Hispanic or Latino (22 and 2.7%).

The largest universities in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Southwest Baptist University (767 and 92.3%) and Bolivar Technical College (64 and 7.7%).

The most popular majors in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are Registered Nursing (243 and 29.2%), Physical Therapy (77 and 9.27%), and General Education (75 and 9.03%).

The median tuition cost in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $25,100.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 36.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,843 (35% men and 65% 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 2021 there were 2,843 students enrolled in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,885 records, of which 69.2% were women and 30.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
29 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
68 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southwest Baptist University
767 degrees awarded
Bolivar Technical College
64 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwest Baptist University with 767 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 229 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.38 times less than the 602 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 701 degrees mean that there were 15.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 44 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 ($25,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($4,620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,280) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.774% 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.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (37.1k), Some college (19.6k), and Secondary Education (15.3k).

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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was $130,400 in 2021, which is 0.532 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,000 to $130,400, a 6.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO is $45,976. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory 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.

Housing

Property

$130,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,090

$32,614

Median Property Taxes

±$1,296

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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.4% of the housing units in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory 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.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, 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.

$45,976

Median Household Income

± $1,357

43.8k

Number of Households

± 1,563

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.8k households in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO grew to $45,976 from the previous year's value of $43,435.

The following chart displays the households in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, 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

0.401

2021 Wage GINI in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO

0.392

2020 Wage GINI in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was 0.401 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.15% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (4.74%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (4.74%).

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

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.19% of the workforce in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory 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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO (18.7k out of 110k 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 Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

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

86.7% of the population of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

13.3%

Uninsured

35.5%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

17.3%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO grew by 3.67% from 12.8% to 13.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.