Bates County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,186 | — | #2,087 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,733 | -19.2% | #2,017 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,686 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,800 | -39.4% | #1,793 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $786 | -32.4% | #2,209 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | +25.8% | #2,098 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bates County has a population of 16,186, making it the #2,087 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bates County is $60,733, ranking #2,017 out of 3,222 counties — 19.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.9% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Bates County is $170,800 (-39.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $786/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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88.7% of residents in Bates County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Bates County, Missouri
Bates County, Missouri has a total population of 16,186, making it the 2,087th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bates County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bates County is $60,733, which ranks #2,017 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Bates County is $170,800, 39.4% below the national median. Renters in Bates County pay a median gross rent of $786 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bates County, 14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.5 min.
Bates County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Bates County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.