Southwest City is a town located in McDonald County Missouri. Southwest City has a 2024 population of 985. Southwest City is currently growing at a rate of 1.65% annually and its population has increased by 7.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 920 in 2020.
The average household income in Southwest City is $80,970 with a poverty rate of 5.97%. The median age in Southwest City is 27.1 years: 17.8 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southwest City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 475 | 48.08% |
| Two or more races | 239 | 24.19% |
| Other race | 234 | 23.68% |
| Native American | 40 | 4.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 277 | 3.57 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 138 | 5.05 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.19 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 25 | 3.36 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 16 | 5.63 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
4.61
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 12.91% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 10.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 4.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.39% |
| High School Graduate | 190 | 36.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 131 | 25.24% |
| Some College | 55 | 10.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 283 | 130 | 0 |
| White | 177 | 132 | 24 |
| Other Race | 114 | 64 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 66 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 84.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,667 | $51,250 | $30,682 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,547 | $36,875 | $33,583 |
| Overall | $34,120 | $40,769 | $31,326 |
| Some College | $36,000 | $0 | $35,417 |
$34,120
Average Earnings
$40,769
Average Male
$31,326
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.86% of Southwest City residents speak only English, while 47.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 239 | 25 | 10.46% |
| White | 255 | 22 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 670 | 21 | 3.13% |
| Native | 40 | 8 | 20% |
| Other | 234 | 2 | 0.85% |
5.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.04%
Male Poverty Rate
10.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southwest City is Native, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southwest City is Other, with 0.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| High School | 11.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.6% |
| Some College | 5.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.1% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,250 | $109,326 |
| Households | $49,375 | $80,970 |
| Married Families | $69,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,750 | $24,184 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 3.91% |
| Native American | 1 | 3.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.47%
Born in Southwest City
72.57%
Native Born
27.43%
Foreign Born
22.87%
Non Citizen
4.55%
Naturalized
72.57% of Southwest City residents were born in the United States, with 39.47% having been born in Missouri. 22.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,067 | 17 | 1.62% |
| 2028 | 1,050 | 16 | 1.55% |
| 2027 | 1,034 | 16 | 1.57% |
| 2026 | 1,018 | 17 | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 1,001 | 16 | 1.62% |
| 2024 | 985 | 16 | 1.65% |
| 2023 | 969 | 12 | 1.25% |
| 2022 | 957 | 6 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 951 | 31 | 3.37% |
| 2020 | 920 | -37 | -3.87% |
| 2019 | 957 | -8 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 965 | 9 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 956 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 955 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 956 | -6 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 962 | 12 | 1.26% |
| 2013 | 950 | -13 | -1.35% |
| 2012 | 963 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 963 | -9 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 972 | 0 | 0% |