Pettis County, MO

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2021 Population

42,919

1.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.529% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.1%

5.04% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$51,936

5.31% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$133,900

3.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

19,573

1.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pettis County, MO had a population of 42.9k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $51,936. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pettis County, MO grew from 42,421 to 42,919, a 1.17% increase and its median household income grew from $49,315 to $51,936, a 5.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pettis County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (84%), White (Hispanic) (4.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.65%), Other (Hispanic) (3.14%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%).

None of the households in Pettis 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.

95.7% of the residents in Pettis County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pettis County, MO are State Fair Community College (844 degrees awarded in 2021), Academy of Salon Professionals (32 degrees), and American College of Hair Design Inc (20 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Pettis County, MO was $133,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

Most people in Pettis County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pettis County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Pettis County, MO borders Benton County, MO, Cooper County, MO, Henry County, MO, Johnson County, MO, Lafayette County, MO, Morgan County, MO, and Saline County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Pettis County, MO is home to a population of 42.9k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.01% of Pettis County, MO residents were born outside of the country (3.01k people).

In 2021, there were 17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36k people) in Pettis County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.12k White (Hispanic) and 1.57k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2021 Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.7% of Pettis County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pettis County, MO was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pettis County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
36k ± 59
White (Hispanic)
2.12k ± 355
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.57k ± 229

8.99%

Hispanic Population

3.86k people

8.99% of the people in Pettis County, MO are hispanic (3.86k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pettis 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
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

7.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.01k people

7.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.18k people

As of 2021, 7.01% of Pettis County, MO residents (3.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pettis County, MO was 7.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,130 ± 158
Gulf War (2001-)
625 ± 152
Gulf War (1990s)
335 ± 117

Pettis County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pettis County, MO employs 19.6k people. The largest industries in Pettis County, MO are Manufacturing (3,857 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,624 people), and Retail Trade (2,319 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,859), Wholesale Trade ($58,403), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,833).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.6k

2021 Value

± 907

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 6.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pettis County, MO grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 19.2k employees to 19.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pettis County, MO, are Production Occupations (2,466 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,015 people), and Management Occupations (1,652 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pettis County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.6k

2021 Value

± 907

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 6.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pettis County, MO grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 19.2k employees to 19.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pettis County, MO, are Manufacturing (3,857 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,624 people), and Retail Trade (2,319 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pettis County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Pettis County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,219

Median earning men ± $2,552

$26,645

Median earning women ± $1,380

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($69,265), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,639).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,992), Construction ($32,841), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($30,385).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

424
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
266
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
224
Other Services, Except Public Administration

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

$633k
Manufacturing
$164k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$75.6k
Construction

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 $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% 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
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

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 Pettis County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 72.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (72.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (25%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pettis County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 72.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (25%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2%).

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

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 2021, universities in Pettis County, MO awarded 896 degrees. The student population of Pettis County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,348 male students and 2,498 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pettis County, MO are White (779 and 87.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (37 and 4.14%), Two or More Races (36 and 4.03%), and Black or African American (32 and 3.58%).

The largest universities in Pettis County, MO by number of degrees awarded are State Fair Community College (844 and 94.2%), Academy of Salon Professionals (32 and 3.57%), and American College of Hair Design Inc (20 and 2.23%).

The most popular majors in Pettis County, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (429 and 47.9%), Registered Nursing (52 and 5.8%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (52 and 5.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,846 students enrolled in Pettis County, MO, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,112 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
429 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
42 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pettis County, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 429 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pettis County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

State Fair Community College
844 degrees awarded
Academy of Salon Professionals
32 degrees awarded
American College of Hair Design Inc
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was State Fair Community College with 844 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 256 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pettis County, MO, which is 0.4 times less than the 640 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 779 degrees mean that there were 21.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 37 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

Public, 2-year ($4,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,510) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

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 County, MO was $133,900 in 2021, which is 0.547 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $128,900 to $133,900, a 3.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Pettis County, MO is 69.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pettis County, MO have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pettis County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pettis County, MO is $51,936. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pettis County, MO was Census Tract 4802 with a value of $67,069, followed by Census Tract 4804 and Census Tract 4808, with respective values of $64,527 and $58,281.

In 2022, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pettis County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.2%.

Housing

Property

$133,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,600

$11,545

Median Property Taxes

±$600

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

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

Rent vs Own

69.5%

Homeownership

2021

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.5% of the housing units in Pettis County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4802
Census Tract 4804
Census Tract 4808

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pettis County, MO was Census Tract 4802 with a value of $67,069, followed by Census Tract 4804 and Census Tract 4808, with respective values of $64,527 and $58,281.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pettis 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.

$51,936

Median Household Income

± $2,439

16.6k

Number of Households

± 781

In 2021, the median household income of the 16.6k households in Pettis County, MO grew to $51,936 from the previous year's value of $49,315.

The following chart displays the households in Pettis 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (9.11%)
Worked At Home (5.4%)

In 2021, 81.9% of workers in Pettis County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.11%) and those who worked at home (5.4%).

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

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pettis County, MO have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.24% of the workforce in Pettis County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pettis 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 Pettis County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pettis County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pettis County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.2%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pettis County, MO (6.78k out of 42.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pettis County, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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 2022, 23.3% of the children was living in poverty in Pettis County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.7%.

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 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 361 in Pettis County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 77.8 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

86% of the population of Pettis County, MO has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 2.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pettis County, MO see 1924 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.517% decrease from the previous year (1934 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1700 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 802 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,924 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pettis County, MO

Primary care physicians in Pettis County, MO see an average of 1,924 patients per year. This represents a 0.517% decrease from the previous year (1,934 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

14%

Uninsured

40.3%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

2.38%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pettis County, MO grew by 10.8% from 12.7% to 14%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 38 in Pettis County, MO.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 38.1% in Pettis County, MO.

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

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