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South West township

County:
Barton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
51.244
State:
Missouri

South West township is located in Barton County, Missouri. South West township has a 2026 population of 570. South West township is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually but its population has increased by 0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 566 in 2020.

The median household income in South West township is $50,326 with a poverty rate of 17.01%. The median age in South West township is 53.5 years: 53.1 years for males, and 53.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 121.5 males.

570
Total Population
11
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.35%
Growth

South West township Population

South West township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of South West township includes 87.31% White, 10.66% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (87.31%)

Native American (10.66%)

Two or more races (1.8%)

Other race (0.24%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White72987.31%
Native American8910.66%
Two or more races151.8%
Other race20.24%

South West township Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South West township's average per capita income is $36,250. Household income levels show a median of $50,326. The poverty rate stands at 17.01%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$75,500-
Families$74,167$80,230
Households$50,326$63,980
Non Families$14,353$21,054

$36,250

Average Income

$50,326

Median Household Income

17.01%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)