South West, Missouri Population 2024

571

South West is a city located in Missouri. South West has a 2024 population of 571. South West is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 563 in 2020.

The average household income in South West is $52,677 with a poverty rate of 24.06%. The median age in South West is 53.2 years: 44.4 years for males, and 54.9 years for females.

South West Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South West was:

  • White: 87.32%
  • Two or more races: 7.04%
  • Native American: 5.63%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
51.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
11.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
1.42% (8)
The current population of South West, Missouri is 571 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 563.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White74487.32%
Two or more races607.04%
Native American485.63%
Black or African American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Native American

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

South West Population by Race

South West Population Pyramid 2024

South West Median Age

53.2

Total

44.4

Male

54.9

Female

South West Adults

There are 694 adults, (282 of whom are seniors) in South West.

South West Age Dependency

106.8

Age Dependency Ratio

68.4

Old Age Dependency Ratio

38.3

Child Dependency Ratio

South West Sex Ratio

Female39145.89%
Male46154.11%

South West Population by Age

South West Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All3412.588.911.1
Married2153.11946
Non Family1111.0788.311.7
Female94.7822.277.8
Male63.6716.783.3

3.12

Average Family Size

2.5

Average Household Size

88.9%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South West Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade436.72%
Associates Degree132.03%
Bachelors Degree416.41%
Graduate Degree7211.25%
High School Graduate31649.38%
Less Than 9th Grade192.97%
Some College13621.25%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South West Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South West Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White571525111
Native American40292
2+ Races21160
Hispanic15150

The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.44%.

South West Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$41,667$2,499$47,917
Graduate Degree$0$0$2,499
High School Graduate$28,125$29,408$20,139
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$28,018$29,191$26,205
Some College$28,167$29,423$26,944

$28,018

Average Earnings

$29,191

Average Male

$26,205

Average Female

South West Earnings by Educational Attainment

South West Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South West Language

95.15% of South West residents speak only English, while 4.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.85% of the population.

South West Language

South West Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White73614619.84%
Hispanic5353100%
Multiple605185%

24.06%

Overall Poverty Rate

17.35%

Male Poverty Rate

31.97%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South West

The race most likely to be in poverty in South West is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South West is White, with 19.84% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.21%.

South West Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
High School36.08%
Less Than 9th Grade11.29%
Bachelors or Greater9.73%
Some College2.68%

South West Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed10.69%
Female Employed4.35%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

South West Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South West Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$49,919$68,861
Households$31,938$52,677
Married Families$49,879$-999,999,999
Non Families$13,983$17,599

mean

median

Income by Household Type

South West Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

63.6%

Overall Marriage Rate

63.2%

Male Marriage Rate

63.9%

Female Marriage Rate

South West Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South West Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

South West Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South West Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

53

Number of Veterans

51

Male Veterans

2

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam42
First Gulf War4
Korea2
Second Gulf War1
World War II0

South West Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
65 to 7424
75+19
35 to 546
55 to 644
18 to 340

South West Veterans by Age

count

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White528.46%
2+ Races13.23%

South West Veterans by Race

South West Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

67.92%

Veteran Disability Rate

South West Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

46%

Labor Force Participation

41.9%

Employment Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

South West Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South West Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South West Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

39.2%

Born in South West

98.24%

Native Born

1.76%

Foreign Born

1.76%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.24% of South West residents were born in the United States, with 39.2% having been born in Missouri. 1.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

South West Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202958120.35%
202857920.35%
202757720.35%
202657520.35%
202557320.35%
202457120.35%
202356920.35%
202256720.35%
202156520.36%
2020563-40-6.63%
2019603-4-0.66%
2018607-2-0.33%
2017609-1-0.16%
201661000%
2015610-9-1.45%
2014619-9-1.43%
2013628-7-1.1%
2012635-2-0.31%
2011637-2-0.31%
201063900%

South West Population by Year