Festus, Missouri Population 2022
Festus is a city located in Jefferson County Missouri. Festus has a 2020 population of 12,063. Festus is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 3.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,601 in 2010.
The average household income in Festus is $66,827 with a poverty rate of 7.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $833 per month, and the median house value is $137,100. The median age in Festus is 37.6 years, 36.5 years for males, and 40 years for females.
Festus Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Festuswas:
- White: 96.44%
- Black or African American: 2.00%
- Two or more races: 0.72%
- Asian: 0.54%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,555 | 96.44% |
| Black or African American | 240 | 2.00% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 0.30% |
Festus Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,614 | 2.57 | 66.7 |
| Married | 2,354 | 3.29 | 82.8 |
| Non Family | 1,416 | 1.21 | 56.2 |
| Female | 629 | 2.78 | 38.2 |
| Male | 215 | 2.97 | 43.3 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 1.65% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 889 | 10.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,519 | 30.14% |
| Some College | 2,249 | 26.91% |
| Associates Degree | 889 | 10.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 983 | 11.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 692 | 8.28% |
Festus Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,912 | 6,898 | 1,584 |
| Black | 235 | 222 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 104 | 104 | |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 34 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$34,324
Average Earnings
$40,651
Average Male
$28,804
Average Female
Festus Language by Age
Festus Language
99.31% of Festus residents speak only English, while 0.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.37% of the population.
Festus Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,071 | 763 | 6.89% |
| Black | 231 | 103 | 44.59% |
| Native | 36 | 36 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 287 | 9 | 3.14% |
| Other | NaN% |
7.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.97%
Male Poverty Rate
8.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Festus
The race most likely to be in poverty in Festus is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Festus is Hispanic, with 3.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.78%.
Festus Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Festus Married by Age and Sex
Festus Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Festus Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 874 | 9.81% |
| Native American | 36 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 10.53% |
| Black | 7 | 2.98% |
Festus Veterans by Education
13.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
80.88%
Born in Festus
99.28%
Native Born
0.72%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.28% of Festus residents were born in the United States, with 80.88% having been born in Missouri. 0.64% 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 | 12,063 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 12,054 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 12,045 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 12,036 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 12,027 | 17 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 12,010 | 34 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 11,976 | 38 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 11,938 | 152 | 1.29% |
| 2014 | 11,786 | 59 | 0.50% |
| 2013 | 11,727 | 38 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 11,689 | 42 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 11,647 | 46 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 11,601 | 1,941 | 1.85% |
| 2000 | 9,660 | 1,555 | 1.77% |
| 1990 | 8,105 | 531 | 0.68% |
| 1980 | 7,574 | 44 | 0.06% |
| 1970 | 7,530 | 509 | 0.70% |
| 1960 | 7,021 | 1,822 | 3.05% |
| 1950 | 5,199 | 579 | 1.19% |
| 1940 | 4,620 | 535 | 1.24% |
| 1930 | 4,085 | 737 | 2.01% |
| 1920 | 3,348 | 792 | 2.74% |
| 1910 | 2,556 | 0.00% |