Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO

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US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.5

0.496% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$57,284

3.78% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$122,200

2.69% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

44,588

1.41% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO had a population of N/A people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $57,284. Between N/A and N/A the population of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $55,198 to $57,284, a 3.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.05%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.23%), White (Hispanic) (1.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.17%).

4.35% of the households in Northwest Missouri 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.

The largest universities in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO are Northwest Missouri State University (2,420 degrees awarded in 2022), North Central Missouri College (444 degrees), and Grand River Technical School (55 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was $122,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO borders Southern Iowa PUMA, IA, Wapello, Mahaska, Washington, Jefferson, Keokuk, Davis & Van Buren Counties PUMA, IA, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City) & Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Buchanan, Andrew & DeKalb Counties PUMA, MO, Northeast Missouri PUMA, MO, Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO, Johnson, Lafayette, Ray, Clinton & Caldwell Counties PUMA, MO, and Southeast Nebraska PUMA, NE.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 45.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.35k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO are Spanish (1,554 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,197 households), and German (942 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

56,279

Women

50.8%

54,437

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 110,716 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 229
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.24k ± 258
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.35k ± 114

3.08%

Hispanic Population

3.37k people

3.08% of the people in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO are hispanic (3.37k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
426 ± 506 people
El Salvador
170 ± 320 people
Philippines
167 ± 317 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 426 Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO residents, followed by El Salvador with 170 and Philippines with 167.

Foreign-Born Population

1.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.9k people

1.65%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

As of 2023, 1.73% of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO residents (1.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was 1.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,554 households (1.51%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,197 households (1.16%)
German
942 households (0.916%)

4.35% of the households in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.51% of the households in Northwest Missouri 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
2,272 ± 193
Gulf War (2001-)
934 ± 148
Gulf War (1990s)
713 ± 140

Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO employs 44.6k people. The largest industries in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO are , and the highest paying industries are Used merchandise stores ($119,522), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($109,360), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($99,045).

Males in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,983. The income inequality in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

22,260

Women

49.4%

22,765

Men

50.6%

The workforce of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO in 2020 was 45,025 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

44.6k

2022 Value

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 1.41%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 44k employees to 44.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, are Registered nurses (1,761 people), Cashiers (1,634 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,614 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

44.6k

2022 Value

1.41%

1 Year growth

± 1.41%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.41%, from 44k employees to 44.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,213

Median earning men ± $1,229

$31,884

Median earning women ± $1,319

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,333), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,101), and Wholesale Trade ($57,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($45,508), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,688), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,341).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

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 Northwest Missouri 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

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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 2022, universities in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO awarded 2,928 degrees. The student population of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,825 male students and 6,555 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO are White (2,418 and 88.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (95 and 3.47%), Black or African American (85 and 3.1%), and Two or More Races (61 and 2.23%).

The largest universities in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Missouri State University (2,420 and 82.7%), North Central Missouri College (444 and 15.2%), and Grand River Technical School (55 and 1.88%).

The median tuition costs in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO are $23,998 for private four year colleges, and $6,015 and $12,082 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 10,380 (36.8% men and 63.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 10,380 students enrolled in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,998 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
79 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
48 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
95 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was Elementary Education & Teaching with 79 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwest Missouri State University
2,420 degrees awarded
North Central Missouri College
444 degrees awarded
Grand River Technical School
55 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Missouri State University with 2,420 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,077 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, which is 0.582 times less than the 1,851 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,418 degrees mean that there were 25.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 95 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 ($23,998) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,487) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($787) 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 false, 0% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (35.2k), Some college (20.5k), and Secondary Education (13.2k).

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 Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was $122,200 in 2023, which is 0.403 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $119,000 to $122,200, a 2.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO is $57,284. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

Housing

Property

$122,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,716

$30,555

Median Property Taxes

±$823

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 Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2023

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.2% of the housing units in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northwest Missouri 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northwest Missouri 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.

$57,284

Median Household Income

± $1,241

42.3k

Number of Households

± 1,054

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.3k households in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO grew to $57,284 from the previous year's value of $55,198.

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Missouri 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

0.413

2022 Wage GINI in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO

0.409

2021 Wage GINI in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO

In 2022, the income inequality in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.804% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 2.83% of the workforce in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Missouri 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

89% of the population of Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1409 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1617 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,409 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,409 patients per year. This represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1,405 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

41.2%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO declined by 1.52% from 11.2% to 11%.

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