West Plains, Missouri Population 2022
West Plains is a city located in Howell County Missouri. West Plains has a 2020 population of 12,421. It is also the county seat of Howell County. West Plains is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,061 in 2010.
The average household income in West Plains is $53,320 with a poverty rate of 27.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $624 per month, and the median house value is $99,700. The median age in West Plains is 36.1 years, 31.9 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
West Plains Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Plainswas:
- White: 96.90%
- Two or more races: 1.97%
- Native American: 0.68%
- Asian: 0.29%
- Black or African American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,099 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 40,108 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 40,117 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 40,126 | 52 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 40,074 | -58 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 40,132 | 62 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 40,070 | -52 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 40,122 | -114 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 40,236 | -301 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 40,537 | -47 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 40,584 | 32 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 40,552 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,854 | 96.90% |
| Two or More Races | 241 | 1.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 83 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.16% |
West Plains Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,041 | 2.34 | 54 |
| Non Family | 2,265 | 1.15 | 39.3 |
| Married | 1,999 | 3.28 | 74.3 |
| Female | 541 | 3.55 | 54.5 |
| Male | 236 | 3.14 | 21.6 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 224 | 2.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 566 | 7.00% |
| High School Graduate | 2,618 | 32.40% |
| Some College | 1,924 | 23.81% |
| Associates Degree | 626 | 7.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,232 | 15.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 890 | 11.01% |
West Plains Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,765 | 6,975 | 2,010 |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 159 | 54 |
| Native American | 83 | 83 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 42 | 30 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | |
| Black | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 71.43%.
$31,037
Average Earnings
$32,015
Average Male
$28,467
Average Female
West Plains Language by Age
West Plains Language
98.99% of West Plains residents speak only English, while 1.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
West Plains Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,319 | 3,137 | 27.71% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 67 | 36.41% |
| Multiple | 241 | 49 | 20.33% |
| Asian | 36 | 21 | 58.33% |
| Other | NaN% |
27.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.97%
Male Poverty Rate
29.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Plains
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Plains is Asian, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Plains is Multiple, with 20.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.24%.
West Plains Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
West Plains Married by Age and Sex
West Plains 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 45-54.
West Plains Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 751 | 8.40% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 21.54% |
West Plains Veterans by Education
17.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
63.81%
Born in West Plains
99.26%
Native Born
0.74%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.26% of West Plains residents were born in the United States, with 63.81% having been born in Missouri. 0.48% 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 | 12,421 | 39 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 12,382 | 39 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 12,343 | 39 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 12,304 | 39 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 12,265 | 25 | 0.20% |
| 2017 | 12,240 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 12,233 | 25 | 0.20% |
| 2015 | 12,208 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 12,216 | 47 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 12,169 | -68 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 12,237 | 74 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 12,163 | 102 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 12,061 | 1,195 | 1.05% |
| 2000 | 10,866 | 1,953 | 2.00% |
| 1990 | 8,913 | 1,172 | 1.42% |
| 1980 | 7,741 | 848 | 1.17% |
| 1970 | 6,893 | 1,057 | 1.68% |
| 1960 | 5,836 | 918 | 1.73% |
| 1950 | 4,918 | 892 | 2.02% |
| 1940 | 4,026 | 691 | 1.90% |
| 1930 | 3,335 | 157 | 0.48% |
| 1920 | 3,178 | 264 | 0.87% |
| 1910 | 2,914 | 12 | 0.04% |
| 1900 | 2,902 | 0.00% |