Texas County, MO

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2020 Population

25,518

0.336% 1-year decline

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

43.1

0.231% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

22.4%

11.7% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$35,758

1.97% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$112,600

0.806% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

9,456

6.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Texas County, MO had a population of 25.5k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $35,758. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Texas County, MO declined from 25,604 to 25,518, a −0.336% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,067 to $35,758, a 1.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Texas County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.83%), and White (Hispanic) (1.33%).

None of the households in Texas County, 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.

100% of the residents in Texas County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Texas County, MO are Texas County Technical College (37 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Texas County, MO was $112,600, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Texas County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Texas County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Texas County, MO borders Dent County, MO, Douglas County, MO, Howell County, MO, Laclede County, MO, Phelps County, MO, Pulaski County, MO, Shannon County, MO, and Wright County, MO.

Population & Diversity

Texas County, MO is home to a population of 25.5k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.82% of Texas County, MO residents were born outside of the country (464 people).

In 2020, there were 41.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.1k people) in Texas County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 561 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 514 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

99.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 100% of Texas County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Texas County, MO was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Texas County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.1k ± 140
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
561 ± 254
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
514 ± 170

2.19%

Hispanic Population

560 people

2.19% of the people in Texas County, MO are hispanic (560 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Texas County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
39,519 ± 4,865 people
India
21,572 ± 3,600 people
China
19,039 ± 3,382 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 39,519 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,572 and China with 19,039.

Foreign-Born Population

1.82%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

464 people

1.37%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

350 people

As of 2020, 1.82% of Texas County, MO residents (464 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Texas County, MO was 1.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
796 ± 181
Gulf War (2001-)
634 ± 289
Gulf War (1990s)
368 ± 139

Texas County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Texas County, MO employs 9.46k people. The largest industries in Texas County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,676 people), Manufacturing (1,166 people), and Retail Trade (1,152 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($112,596), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,768), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,273).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,900. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.46k

2020 Value

± 727

6.18%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Texas County, MO grew at a rate of 6.18%, from 8.91k employees to 9.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Texas County, MO, are Production Occupations (992 people), Sales & Related Occupations (961 people), and Management Occupations (896 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Texas County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.46k

2020 Value

± 727

6.18%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Texas County, MO grew at a rate of 6.18%, from 8.91k employees to 9.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Texas County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,676 people), Manufacturing (1,166 people), and Retail Trade (1,152 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Texas County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Texas County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,006

Median earning men ± $1,955

$21,320

Median earning women ± $1,689

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,458), Construction ($40,019), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($38,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($33,889), Public Administration ($31,288), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,123).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

176
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
165
Manufacturing
117
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$96.1k
Manufacturing
$25.1k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$20.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Texas County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 83.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.822%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (83.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.822%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for 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 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 2020, universities in Texas County, MO awarded 37 degrees. The student population of Texas County, MO in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 49 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Texas County, MO are White (34 and 91.9%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 2.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 2.7%), and Two or More Races (1 and 2.7%).

The largest universities in Texas County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Texas County Technical College (37 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Texas County, MO are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (23 and 62.2%) and Registered Nursing (14 and 37.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Texas County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 93.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 52 (5.77% men and 94.2% 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 2020 there were 52 students enrolled in Texas County, MO, 5.77% men and 94.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 50 records, of which 94% were women and 6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common

23 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Texas County, MO was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Texas County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Texas County Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

37 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas County Technical College with 37 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Texas County, MO, which is 0.0882 times less than the 34 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 34 degrees mean that there were 34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1 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, 2-year ($14,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($4,040) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,450) 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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.599% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.14M), and Bachelors Degree (823k).

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 Texas County, MO was $112,600 in 2020, which is 0.49 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $111,700 to $112,600, a 0.806% increase. The homeownership rate in Texas County, MO is 76.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Texas County, MO have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Texas County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2021, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Texas County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 2.55%.

Housing

Property

$112,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,098

$7,505

Median Property Taxes

±$619

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 Texas County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

76.2%

Homeownership

2020

71.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.2% of the housing units in Texas County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Texas County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the tracts in Texas County, 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.

$35,758

Median Household Income

± $3,498

9.85k

Number of Households

± 711

In 2020, the median household income of the 9.85k households in Texas County, MO grew to $35,758 from the previous year's value of $35,067.

The following chart displays the households in Texas County, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Texas County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2020, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.04% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (4.45%)

In 2020, 79.3% of workers in Texas County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (4.45%).

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

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Texas County, MO have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.77% of the workforce in Texas County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Texas County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 2.55%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

22.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Texas County, MO (5.38k out of 24.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Texas County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 28.2% of the children was living in poverty in Texas County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 130 in Texas County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 41.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

82.1% of the population of Texas County, MO has health coverage, with 30.2% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 17.6% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 3.6% 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 Texas County, MO see 2325 patients per year on average, which represents a 18.7% decrease from the previous year (2859 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5080 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2822 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. 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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas County, MO

Primary care physicians in Texas County, MO see an average of 2,325 patients per year. This represents a 18.7% decrease from the previous year (2,859 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.9%

Uninsured

30.2%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

17.6%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

3.6%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Texas County, MO grew by 10.9% from 16.1% to 17.9%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 59.2 in Texas County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Texas County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38% in Texas County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Texas County, MO.

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