Pettis County, Missouri

MO · FIPS 29159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 43,397 #1,141 / 3,222
65th
Median Household Income $60,430 -19.6% #2,048 / 3,222
36th
Median Age 38.2 years -1.8% #2,545 / 3,222
21th
Median Home Value $166,300 -41.0% #1,881 / 3,222
42th
Median Gross Rent $885 -23.9% #1,519 / 3,222
53th
Poverty Rate 15.6% +23.8% #2,056 / 3,222
36th

Demographics

Pettis County has a population of 43,397, making it the #1,141 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.8%
Native Born
7.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Pettis County is $60,430, ranking #2,048 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.

Median Household Income
$60,430 −19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,048 of 3,222
36th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,640 −25.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,321 of 3,222
28th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.6% +23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,056 of 3,222
36th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.8% −27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,217 of 3,222
62th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.4% −45.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,279 of 3,222
29th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.9 min −24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,716 of 3,222
16th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Pettis County is $166,300 (-41.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $885/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.1%.

Median Home Value
$166,300 −41.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,881 of 3,222
42th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$885 −23.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,519 of 3,222
53th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.1% +7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,388 of 3,222
26th percentile
69.1% Homeownership

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Health

87.4% of residents in Pettis County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.

87.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.4% −4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,642 of 3,222
18th percentile

About Pettis County, Missouri

Pettis County, Missouri has a total population of 43,397, making it the 1,141st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pettis County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Pettis County is $60,430, which ranks #2,048 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.

The median home value in Pettis County is $166,300, 41.0% below the national median. Renters in Pettis County pay a median gross rent of $885 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Pettis County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.9 min.

Pettis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.9%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).

All data for Pettis 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.