Missouri

State

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2019 Population

6.14M

0.179% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

38.9

0.258% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.7%

3.58% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$57,409

5.38% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$168,000

3.32% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

2.82M

0.659% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Missouri had a population of 6.14M people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $57,409. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Missouri grew from 6.13M to 6.14M, a 0.179% increase and its median household income grew from $54,478 to $57,409, a 5.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Missouri are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.75%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.06%). 6.57% of the households in Missouri speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.9% of the residents in Missouri are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Missouri are University of Missouri-Columbia (9,832 degrees awarded in 2020), Washington University in St Louis (5,890 degrees), and Missouri State University-Springfield (5,602 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Missouri was $168,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%. Most people in Missouri drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Missouri was 2 cars per household.

Missouri borders Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

Photo by Ron Reiring

United States

Diversity

Missouri is home to a population of 6.14M people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.17% of Missouri residents were born outside of the country (256k people).

In 2019, there were 6.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.85M people) in Missouri than any other race or ethnicity. There were 697k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 169k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Missouri are Spanish (164,711 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (25,725 speakers), and German (19,101 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Missouri

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.85M ± 2.55k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
697k ± 8.47k
White (Hispanic)
169k ± 7.27k

4.31%

Hispanic Population

264k people

4.31% of the people in Missouri are hispanic (264k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Missouri as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
164,711 speakers (2.85%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
25,725 speakers (0.446%)
German
19,101 speakers (0.331%)

6.57% of Missouri citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Missouri was Spanish. 2.85% of the overall population of Missouri are native Spanish speakers. 0.446% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.331% speak German, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.17%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

256k people

4.04%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

248k people

As of 2019, 4.17% of Missouri residents (256k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Missouri was 4.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Missouri compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Missouri was 38.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Missouri are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Missouri residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
39,782 ± 4,881 people
China
24,883 ± 3,865 people
India
19,345 ± 3,409 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 39,782 Missouri residents, followed by China with 24,883 and India with 19,345.

Citizenship

97.9%

2019 Citizenship

97.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.9% of Missouri residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Missouri was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Missouri compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
134,257 ± 4,223
Gulf War (2001-)
75,445 ± 5,532
Gulf War (1990s)
52,106 ± 4,003

Missouri has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Missouri is $57,409. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Missouri was St. Charles County, MO with a value of $89,146, followed by Platte County, MO and Cass County, MO, with respective values of $81,712 and $72,819.

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,260. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Missouri employs 2.82M people. The largest industries in Missouri are Elementary & secondary schools (178,407 people), Restaurants & Food Services (172,882 people), and Construction (164,643 people), and the highest paying industries are Software publishing ($185,636), Coal mining ($165,754), and Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($119,619).

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,409

2019 value

± $642

5.38%

1 Year Growth

± 1.68%

Households in Missouri have a median annual income of $57,409, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,478 in 2018, which represents a 5.38% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Missouri compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$63,808

Average Male Salary in Missouri

± $1,390

$48,260

Average Female Salary in Missouri

± $1,018

In 2019, full-time male employees in Missouri made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Missouri

Asian
$65,518 ± $7,177
White
$50,435 ± $881
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$48,954 ± $32,010

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Missouri workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.3 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Missouri.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Missouri by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.454

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.461

2018 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2019, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.57% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Missouri was St. Charles County, MO with a value of $89,146, followed by Platte County, MO and Cass County, MO, with respective values of $81,712 and $72,819.

The following map shows all of the counties in Missouri colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Missouri (810k out of 5.92M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
569,988 ± 5,507
Black
165,414 ± 3,127
Hispanic
54,628 ± 1,763

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Missouri is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

2.82M

2019 Value

0.659%

1 Year growth

± 0.659%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Missouri grew at a rate of 0.659%, from 2.8M employees to 2.82M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Missouri, are Registered nurses (74,555 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (71,079 people), and Other managers (66,426 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Missouri.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Missouri, by number of employees, are Registered nurses (74,555 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (71,079 people), and Other managers (66,426 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Missouri has an unusually high number of residents working as Woodworking machine setters, operators, & tenders, except sawing (2.79 times higher than expected), Furnace, kiln, oven, drier, & kettle operators & tenders (2.69 times), and Sawing machine setters, operators, & tenders, wood (2.67 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Missouri, by average salary, are Surgeons ($284,797), Dentists ($216,041), and Physicians ($214,619).

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.82M

2019 Value

0.659%

1 Year growth

± 0.659%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Missouri grew at a rate of 0.659%, from 2.8M employees to 2.82M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Missouri, are Elementary & secondary schools (178,407 people), Restaurants & Food Services (172,882 people), and Construction (164,643 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Missouri, though some of these residents may live in Missouri and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Missouri, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (178,407 people), Restaurants & Food Services (172,882 people), and Construction (164,643 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Missouri has an unusually high number of Agricultural chemical manufacturing (5.98 times higher than expected), Knitting fabric mills, & apparel knitting mills (3.99 times), and Animal food, grain & oilseed milling (3.04 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Missouri, by average salary, are Software publishing ($185,636), Coal mining ($165,754), and Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($119,619).

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 $30.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.9B) and Pharmaceuticals ($29.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri.

$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% 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
$26.1B
Texas
$15.4B
Kansas
$15.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $26.1B, followed by Texas with $15.4B and Kansas and $15.2B.

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%). The most partisan county was Mercer County, MO with 86.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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 Popular Vote Over Time

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Missouri

56.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Missouri

Mercer County, MO
86.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Bollinger County, MO
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Stoddard County, MO
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Missouri was Mercer County, MO with 86.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Missouri colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Missouri

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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 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 2020, universities in Missouri awarded 95,877 degrees. The student population of Missouri is skewed towards women, with 143,450 male students and 202,952 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Missouri are White (65,999 and 73.5%), followed by Black or African American (9,171 and 10.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4,949 and 5.51%), and Asian (3,242 and 3.61%).

The largest universities in Missouri by number of degrees awarded are University of Missouri-Columbia (9,832 and 10.3%), Washington University in St Louis (5,890 and 6.14%), and Missouri State University-Springfield (5,602 and 5.84%).

The most popular majors in Missouri are Liberal Arts & Sciences (6,873 and 7.17%), General Business Administration & Management (5,165 and 5.39%), and Registered Nursing (4,439 and 4.63%).

The median tuition costs in Missouri are $21,208 for private four year colleges, and $7,128 and $14,924 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
2,526 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
2,477 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2,004 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Missouri was Registered Nursing with 2,526 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Missouri according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Missouri-Columbia
9,832 degrees awarded
Washington University in St Louis
5,890 degrees awarded
Missouri State University-Springfield
5,602 degrees awarded

$7,128

Median In-State Public

$21,208

Median Private

In 2020, the Missouri institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Missouri-Columbia with 9,832 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

39,408

Degrees Awarded to Men

56,469

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 39,408 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Missouri, which is 0.698 times less than the 56,469 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Missouri by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
65,999 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9,171 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4,949 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Missouri was White students. These 65,999 degrees mean that there were 7.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 9,171 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Missouri was $168,000 in 2019, which is 0.699 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $162,600 to $168,000, a 3.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Missouri is 67.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Missouri have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Missouri is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$168,000

2019 Median

± $1,365

$162,600

2018 Median

± $1,170

In 2019, the median property value in Missouri grew to to $168,000 from the previous year's value of $162,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Missouri compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Missouri the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$57,409

Median Household Income

± $642

2.46M

Number of Households

± 24,708

In 2019, the median household income of the 2.46M households in Missouri grew to $57,409 from the previous year's value of $54,478.

The following chart displays the households in Missouri 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Missouri distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Missouri the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

67.1%

2019 Homeownership

66.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 67.1% of the housing units in Missouri were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Missouri compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Missouri have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 2.02% of the workforce in Missouri have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Missouri compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (8.39%)
Worked At Home (5.06%)

In 2019, 82.1% of workers in Missouri drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.39%) and those who worked at home (5.06%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Missouri distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Missouri have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

90% of the population of Missouri has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1422 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.559% decrease from the previous year (1430 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1672 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 491 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Carroll County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.3%). Additionally, Dunklin County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,422 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,422 patients per year. This represents a 0.559% decrease from the previous year (1,430 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,107

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Missouri

$4,354

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,457

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Missouri (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.14%, from $7,860 to $8,107.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Missouri grew by 6.49% from 9.42% to 10%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Missouri changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.