Missouri Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,186 (100%) |
| Population Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,733 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,340 |
| Median Home Value | $170,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,192 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,614 (64.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,544 (21.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,034 (14.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,158 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Family Households | 4,159 (67.5%) |
The table below compares Bates County to the other 115 counties and county equivalents in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 65 | 45th |
| Population Density | # 83 | 29th |
| Median Household Income | # 55 | 53rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 76 | 35th |
| Diversity Index | # 63 | 46th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
