Blue Springs, Missouri Population 2022
Blue Springs is a city located in Jackson County Missouri. Blue Springs has a 2020 population of 57,938. Blue Springs is currently growing at a rate of 1.23% annually and its population has increased by 10.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,657 in 2010.
The average household income in Blue Springs is $89,854 with a poverty rate of 7.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $971 per month, and the median house value is $166,000. The median age in Blue Springs is 35.4 years, 34.4 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Blue Springs Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Springswas:
- White: 85.79%
- Black or African American: 7.18%
- Two or more races: 3.31%
- Other race: 1.68%
- Asian: 1.64%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,054 | 85.79% |
| Black or African American | 3,936 | 7.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1,813 | 3.31% |
| Some Other Race | 921 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 900 | 1.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 226 | 0.41% |
Blue Springs Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,814 | 2.76 | 71.3 |
| Married | 11,336 | 3.25 | 85.1 |
| Non Family | 4,796 | 1.26 | 54.7 |
| Female | 2,571 | 3.07 | 45.3 |
| Male | 1,111 | 3.43 | 62.3 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 289 | 0.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,464 | 4.13% |
| High School Graduate | 9,106 | 25.69% |
| Some College | 9,120 | 25.73% |
| Associates Degree | 3,209 | 9.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,270 | 23.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,988 | 11.25% |
Blue Springs Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,278 | 28,757 | 10,485 |
| Black | 2,344 | 2,260 | 746 |
| Hispanic | 1,583 | 1,457 | 370 |
| Asian | 723 | 701 | 416 |
| 2+ Races | 387 | 387 | 184 |
| Other Race | 268 | 268 | 172 |
| Native American | 184 | 184 | 98 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 64.18%.
$45,688
Average Earnings
$54,108
Average Male
$37,788
Average Female
Blue Springs Language by Age
Blue Springs Language
94.71% of Blue Springs residents speak only English, while 5.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.78% of the population.
Blue Springs Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,339 | 3,042 | 6.86% |
| Multiple | 1,794 | 360 | 20.07% |
| Black | 3,832 | 269 | 7.02% |
| Hispanic | 3,226 | 240 | 7.44% |
| Asian | 900 | 12 | 1.33% |
| Other | NaN% |
7.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.60%
Male Poverty Rate
8.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Blue Springs
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Springs is Multiple, with 20.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Springs is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.89%.
Blue Springs Marital Status
Marriage Rates
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Blue Springs Married by Age and Sex
Blue Springs Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Blue Springs Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,423 | 9.93% |
| Black | 230 | 8.96% |
| Hispanic | 202 | 10.88% |
| Other Race | 109 | 22.02% |
| Asian | 33 | 4.47% |
| Native American | 11 | 5.98% |
Blue Springs Veterans by Education
5.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.16%
Born in Blue Springs
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.92% of Blue Springs residents were born in the United States, with 64.16% having been born in Missouri. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 57,938 | 703 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 57,235 | 703 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 56,532 | 703 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 55,829 | 703 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 55,126 | 265 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 54,861 | 474 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 54,387 | 389 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 53,998 | 536 | 1.00% |
| 2014 | 53,462 | 313 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 53,149 | 172 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 52,977 | 223 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 52,754 | 97 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 52,657 | 4,577 | 0.91% |
| 2000 | 48,080 | 7,927 | 1.82% |
| 1990 | 40,153 | 14,217 | 4.47% |
| 1980 | 25,936 | 19,157 | 14.36% |
| 1970 | 6,779 | 4,224 | 10.25% |
| 1960 | 2,555 | 1,755 | 5.98% |
| 1940 | 800 | 0.00% |