Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO

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2024 Population

135,686

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

33.5

1.52% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.7%

2.04% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$62,926

0.598% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$199,600

5.11% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

60,901

2.68% 1-year growth

About

6.15% of the households in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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.

98.2% of the residents in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO are Missouri University of Science and Technology (2,207 degrees awarded in 2024), State Technical College of Missouri (1,034 degrees), and Central College of Cosmetology (22 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was $199,600, and the homeownership rate was 67%.

Most people in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO borders Lincoln, Warren, Audrain, Pike & Montgomery Counties PUMA, MO, Boone (Outside Columbia City), Cole, Callaway & Moniteau PUMA, MO, Laclede, Polk, Benton, Dallas & Hickory Counties PUMA, MO, Camden, Miller, Morgan & Moniteau Counties PUMA, MO, Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO, Butler, Ripley, Wayne, Madison, Iron, Reynolds, Dent, Shannon & Carter Counties PUMA, MO, and Howell, Texas, Wright, Douglas, Oregon & Ozark Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 136k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.43% of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (4.65k people).

In 2024, there were 16.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.71k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.73k 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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (3,375 households), German (937 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (907 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,044

Women

47.2%

70,623

Men

52.8%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 133,667 inhabitants, with 52.8% men, and 47.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2024 Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.2% of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 546
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.71k ± 515
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.73k ± 559

6.01%

Hispanic Population

8.15k people

6.01% of the people in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (8.15k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
515 ± 556 people
Philippines
510 ± 553 people
Germany
439 ± 514 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was China, the natal country of 515 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Philippines with 510 and Germany with 439.

Foreign-Born Population

3.43%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.65k people

3.54%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.79k people

As of 2024, 3.43% of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO residents (4.65k 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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was 3.54%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,375 households (2.64%)
German
937 households (0.733%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
907 households (0.71%)

6.15% of the households in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 2.64% of the households in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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

Gulf War (2001-)
4,470 ± 554
Vietnam
2,969 ± 318
Gulf War (1990s)
1,855 ± 349

Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO.

Health

92.3% of the population of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 40.2% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 17.8% on non-group plans, and 8.01% 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, 51.2% were men and 48.8% 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 25.3% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

7.66%

Uninsured

40.2%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

17.8%

Non-Group

8.01%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO declined by 12% from 8.7% to 7.66%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO employs 60.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO were U. S. Army (7,778 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,344 people), and Construction (3,806 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($115,828), Car Dealers ($105,579), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($102,096).

Males in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,017. The income inequality in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,458

Women

43.4%

34,443

Men

56.6%

The workforce of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 was 60,901 people, with 43.4% woman, and 56.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

60.9k

2024 Value

2.68%

1 Year growth

± 2.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.68%, from 59.3k employees to 60.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (3,417 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,984 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,894 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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

60.9k

2024 Value

2.68%

1 Year growth

± 2.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.68%, from 59.3k employees to 60.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO, are U. S. Army (7,778 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,344 people), and Construction (3,806 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,300

Median earning men ± $1,994

$34,613

Median earning women ± $1,245

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,697), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,000), and Wholesale Trade ($52,806).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($44,796), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,609), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,942).

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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO awarded 3,295 degrees. The student population of Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 7,325 male students and 2,294 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO are White (2,449 and 82.4%), Hispanic or Latino (145 and 4.88%), Unknown (138 and 4.64%), and Asian (97 and 3.26%).

The largest universities in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri University of Science and Technology (2,207 and 67%), State Technical College of Missouri (1,034 and 31.4%), and Central College of Cosmetology (22 and 0.668%).

The most popular majors in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO are Engineering & Industrial Management (248 and 7.53%), Mechanical Engineering (246 and 7.47%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (231 and 7.01%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $13,656 for in-state students and $31,920 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 9,619 (76.2% men and 23.8% 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 9,619 students enrolled in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO, 76.2% men and 23.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,808 records, of which 23.1% were women and 76.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
212 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
118 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
107 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was Mechanical Engineering with 212 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Missouri University of Science and Technology
2,207 degrees awarded
State Technical College of Missouri
1,034 degrees awarded
Central College of Cosmetology
22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri University of Science and Technology with 2,207 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,531 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO, which is 3.31 times more than the 764 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 2,449 degrees mean that there were 16.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 145 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

Public, 4-year or above ($13,656) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,300) 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, 0.616% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.581% 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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (37.4k), Some college (27.3k), and Bachelors Degree (13.8k).

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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was $199,600 in 2024, which is 0.6 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $189,900 to $199,600, a 5.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO is 67%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$199,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,069

$32,780

Median Property Taxes

±$1,230

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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67%

Homeownership

2024

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67% of the housing units in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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.

$62,926

Median Household Income

± $1,698

49k

Number of Households

± 1,590

In 2024, the median household income of the 49k households in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO grew to $62,926 from the previous year's value of $62,552.

The following chart displays the households in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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

0.417

2024 Wage GINI in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO

0.415

2023 Wage GINI in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO

In 2024, the income inequality in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.42% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (70%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (10.4%)

In 2024, 70% of workers in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (10.4%).

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

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.22% of the workforce in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski 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 Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO (16.6k out of 121k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phelps, Gasconade, Osage, Maries & Pulaski Counties PUMA, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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.