Bates County's estimated 2025 population is 16,386 with a growth rate of 0.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bates County is the 64th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 17,026 and has seen a growth of -3.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bates County includes 93.16% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,018 | 93.16% |
| Two or more races | 566 | 3.51% |
| Black or African American | 344 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bates County's average per capita income is $40,588. Household income levels show a median of $57,914. The poverty rate stands at 18.72%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,382 | - |
| Families | $76,324 | $88,362 |
| Households | $57,914 | $73,202 |
| Non Families | $28,213 | $35,618 |
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