Bates County's estimated 2026 population is 16,730 with a growth rate of 1.01% 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 -1.74% 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 (93.16%)
Two or more races (3.51%)
Black or African American (2.13%)
Native American (0.4%)
Asian (0.4%)
Other race (0.31%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
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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