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Missouri

Statehood Year:
1821
Capital:
Jefferson City
Largest Cities:
Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield
Abbreviation:
MO

Missouri is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Ozarks, Missouri River, and Gateway Arch. It has a population of 6,282,890, making it the 19th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Jefferson City. Missouri has a diverse economy with aerospace and agricultural strength.

6,282,890
Total Population
90
Population Density (mi²)
19
Population Rank
37.4K 0.6%
Annual Population Growth

Missouri Population

Demographics

Economics and Income Statistics

Population by County

Missouri County Populations

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)