Bates County, Missouri
Total Population: 16,121
County Seat: Butler
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.