Missouri Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Missouri | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Missouri grew by 4.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 6,167,224 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Missouri has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Missouri | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Missouri is about 12% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Missouri | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Missouri is about 11.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $995 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Missouri spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Missouri | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,435 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 923 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Missouri:
Saline County (11.5 min), Nodaway County (11.9 min), Adair County (12.1 min).
Slowest:
Bollinger County (33.1 min), Dallas County (31.6 min), Caldwell County (31.0 min).
The average commute time in Missouri is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Missouri has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Missouri | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Louis County (0.4), Platte County (0.4), Boone County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bollinger County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Ripley County (0.2).
Health
Missouri has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Missouri | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Charles County (0.8), Platte County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
Scotland County (0.7), Ripley County (0.7), Pemiscot County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Missouri.
What is the population of Missouri?
The population of Missouri is 6,177,646, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Missouri?
The population density of Missouri is 88.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Missouri?
The median household income in Missouri is $69,051, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Missouri?
The median home price in Missouri is $136,017, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Missouri?
The unemployment rate in Missouri is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.