Bates County, Missouri

Total Population: 16,121

County Seat: Butler

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Median Home Value

$154,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$57,914

Across all households

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.2%
Two or More Races2.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

19.2%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

10.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$57,914

Mean Household Income

$73,202

Per Capita Income

$28,444

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$154,800

Median Rent

$760/mo

Total Housing Units

7,192

Owner-Occupied

72.3%

Renter-Occupied

27.7%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Married Couple Households

54.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.2%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

80.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29013.