Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO

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2024 Population

133,765

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.1

0.773% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.2%

5.52% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$61,021

2.08% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$161,400

6.39% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

55,596

0.382% 1-year decline

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6.69% of the households in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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.

97.9% of the residents in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO are State Fair Community College (934 degrees awarded in 2024), Moberly Area Community College (891 degrees), and Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (606 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was $161,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO borders Northwest Missouri PUMA, MO, Northeast Missouri PUMA, MO, Lincoln, Warren, Audrain, Pike & Montgomery Counties PUMA, MO, Boone (Outside Columbia City), Cole, Callaway & Moniteau PUMA, MO, Boone County--Columbia City PUMA, MO, Johnson, Lafayette, Ray, Clinton & Caldwell Counties PUMA, MO, Lawrence, Henry, Vernon, Cedar, Barton, St. Clair & Dade Counties PUMA, MO, Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, and Camden, Miller, Morgan & Moniteau Counties PUMA, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 134k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.69% of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (4.94k people).

In 2024, there were 21.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.55k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (4,668 households), Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (1,063 households), and Russian (864 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,125

Women

49.3%

67,959

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 134,084 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO.

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Citizenship

97.9%

2024 Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.9% of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 337
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.18k ± 305
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.55k ± 327

6.53%

Hispanic Population

8.73k people

6.53% of the people in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (8.73k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,506 ± 947 people
Ukraine
1,164 ± 834 people
El Salvador
821 ± 701 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 1,506 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Ukraine with 1,164 and El Salvador with 821.

Foreign-Born Population

3.69%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.94k people

3.72%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.98k people

As of 2024, 3.69% of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO residents (4.94k 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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was 3.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,668 households (3.72%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
1,063 households (0.847%)
Russian
864 households (0.688%)

6.69% of the households in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 3.72% of the households in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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
2,520 ± 227
Gulf War (2001-)
2,029 ± 276
Gulf War (1990s)
1,085 ± 226

Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO.

Health

90.2% of the population of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.67% 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, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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 25.2% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.76%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO grew by 0.117% from 9.74% to 9.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO employs 55.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO were Elementary & secondary schools (3,807 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,334 people), and Construction (3,069 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of dentists ($119,405), Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($118,971), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($98,015).

Males in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,103. The income inequality in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.397, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,266

Women

47.2%

29,330

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 was 55,596 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

55.6k

2024 Value

−0.382%

1 Year decline

± −0.382%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.382%, from 55.8k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,777 people), Cooks (1,636 people), and Stockers and order fillers (1,533 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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

55.6k

2024 Value

−0.382%

1 Year decline

± −0.382%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.382%, from 55.8k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,807 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,334 people), and Construction (3,069 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,505

Median earning men ± $2,030

$34,362

Median earning women ± $1,056

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,250), Wholesale Trade ($60,406), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,000), Public Administration ($43,414), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,573).

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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO awarded 3,027 degrees. The student population of Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,716 male students and 9,785 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO are White (2,357 and 80.2%), Black or African American (215 and 7.32%), Hispanic or Latino (147 and 5%), and Two or More Races (113 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are State Fair Community College (934 and 30.9%), Moberly Area Community College (891 and 29.4%), and Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (606 and 20%).

The most popular majors in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,023 and 33.8%), Registered Nursing (208 and 6.87%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (110 and 3.63%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $16,625.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 16,501 (40.7% men and 59.3% 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 16,501 students enrolled in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,420 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,023 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
144 degrees awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
69 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,023 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

State Fair Community College
934 degrees awarded
Moberly Area Community College
891 degrees awarded
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
606 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was State Fair Community College with 934 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,031 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.517 times less than the 1,996 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 2,357 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 215 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 ($16,625) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,420) 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, 0.995% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (39k), Some college (22.5k), and Secondary Education (16.2k).

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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was $161,400 in 2024, which is 0.485 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $151,700 to $161,400, a 6.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO is 72.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$161,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,595

$36,294

Median Property Taxes

±$1,033

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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2024

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.1% of the housing units in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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.

$61,021

Median Household Income

± $1,598

50.3k

Number of Households

± 1,299

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.3k households in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO grew to $61,021 from the previous year's value of $59,778.

The following chart displays the households in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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

0.397

2024 Wage GINI in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO

0.398

2023 Wage GINI in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO

In 2024, the income inequality in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was 0.397 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.32% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (6.77%)

In 2024, 78.2% of workers in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (6.77%).

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

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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 Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO (18k out of 127k 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 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton 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.