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

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2024 Population

115,121

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

42.8

0.233% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

18.4%

0.566% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$53,751

4.68% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$183,300

10.4% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

43,730

1.69% 1-year growth

About

3.1% 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.

99.6% 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 (612 degrees awarded in 2024) and Bolivar Technical College (60 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was $183,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 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, Camden, Miller, Morgan & Moniteau Counties PUMA, MO, Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO, Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark 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 115k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.11% of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.28k people).

In 2024, there were 32.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.27k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.4k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (972 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (874 households), and German (638 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,750

Women

50.1%

57,507

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 115,257 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.6%

2024 Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.6% of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory 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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
105k ± 457
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.27k ± 299
Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
1.4k ± 434

2.63%

Hispanic Population

3.02k people

2.63% of the people in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (3.02k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Russia
151 ± 301 people
Germany
107 ± 254 people
Romania
71 ± 207 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was Russia, the natal country of 151 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Germany with 107 and Romania with 71.

Foreign-Born Population

1.11%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.28k people

1.21%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.38k people

As of 2024, 1.11% of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO residents (1.28k 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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was 1.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Spanish
972 households (0.897%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
874 households (0.807%)
German
638 households (0.589%)

3.1% 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 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 Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 0.897% of the households in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,516 ± 345
Gulf War (2001-)
1,501 ± 273
Gulf War (1990s)
1,325 ± 251

Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO.

Health

87.6% of the population of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,421 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,421 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

2.26%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO declined by 0.866% from 12.5% to 12.4%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO employs 43.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO were Elementary & secondary schools (3,815 people), Construction (3,677 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,604 people), and the highest paying industries were Agricultural implement manufacturing ($110,586), Legal services ($109,494), and Insurance carriers ($109,365).

Males in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,180. The income inequality in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,573

Women

47%

23,157

Men

53%

The workforce of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 was 43,730 people, with 47% woman, and 53% 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

43.7k

2024 Value

1.69%

1 Year growth

± 1.69%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 43k employees to 43.7k 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 (1,770 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,202 people), and Retail salespersons (1,066 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

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

43.7k

2024 Value

1.69%

1 Year growth

± 1.69%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 43k employees to 43.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,815 people), Construction (3,677 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,604 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

$43,077

Median earning men ± $1,666

$32,509

Median earning women ± $1,363

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,256), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,963), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,021).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,492), Public Administration ($43,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,370).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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.

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

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.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO awarded 672 degrees. The student population of Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 877 male students and 1,466 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are White (512 and 77.5%), Unknown (78 and 11.8%), Black or African American (28 and 4.24%), and Hispanic or Latino (15 and 2.27%).

The largest universities in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Southwest Baptist University (612 and 91.1%) and Bolivar Technical College (60 and 8.93%).

The most popular majors in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO are Registered Nursing (189 and 28.1%), General Education (70 and 10.4%), and Physical Therapy (68 and 10.1%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $25,513.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,343 (37.4% men and 62.6% 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 2024 there were 2,343 students enrolled in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,503 records, of which 66.7% were women and 33.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
General Psychology
34 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
33 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was Registered Nursing with 47 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
612 degrees awarded
Bolivar Technical College
60 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwest Baptist University with 612 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 191 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.397 times less than the 481 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 512 degrees mean that there were 6.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 78 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 ($25,513) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,965) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,675) 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 2024, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% 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 2024 were High School or Equivalent (37.4k), Some college (19.4k), and Secondary Education (15.7k).

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 $183,300 in 2024, which is 0.551 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $166,000 to $183,300, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO is 74.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 27 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.

Housing

Property

$183,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,337

$33,862

Median Property Taxes

±$1,426

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

74.3%

Homeownership

2024

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.3% of the housing units in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

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

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,751

Median Household Income

± $1,539

45.6k

Number of Households

± 1,593

In 2024, the median household income of the 45.6k households in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO grew to $53,751 from the previous year's value of $51,348.

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

0.431

2024 Wage GINI in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO

0.421

2023 Wage GINI in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO

In 2024, the income inequality in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.25% growth from 2023 to 2024, 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 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Carpooled (12.6%)
Worked At Home (6.54%)

In 2024, 77.3% of workers in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (6.54%).

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

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.83% 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

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO (20.8k out of 113k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.