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 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,430 | -19.6% | #2,048 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,545 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,300 | -41.0% | #1,881 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $885 | -23.9% | #1,519 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | +23.8% | #2,056 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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87.4% of residents in Pettis County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
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.