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Bates County, Missouri Population 2021
Bates County, Missouri's estimated population is 15,908 with a growth rate of -0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bates County, Missouri is the 66th largest county inMissouri. The 2010 Population was 17,028 and has seen a growth of -6.58% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,908 | -132 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 16,040 | -132 | -0.82% |
| 2019 | 16,172 | -132 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 16,304 | 11 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 16,293 | -58 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 16,351 | -11 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 16,362 | -153 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 16,515 | 87 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 16,428 | -188 | -1.13% |
| 2012 | 16,616 | -349 | -2.06% |
| 2011 | 16,965 | -63 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 17,028 | 2,003 | 13.33% |
| 1990 | 15,025 | -848 | -5.34% |
| 1980 | 15,873 | 405 | 2.62% |
| 1970 | 15,468 | -437 | -2.75% |
| 1960 | 15,905 | -1,629 | -9.29% |
| 1950 | 17,534 | -1,997 | -10.22% |
| 1940 | 19,531 | -2,537 | -11.50% |
| 1930 | 22,068 | -1,865 | -7.79% |
| 1920 | 23,933 | -1,936 | -7.48% |
| 1910 | 25,869 | -4,272 | -14.17% |
| 1900 | 30,141 | -2,082 | -6.46% |
| 1890 | 32,223 | 6,842 | 26.96% |
| 1880 | 25,381 | 9,421 | 59.03% |
| 1870 | 15,960 | 8,745 | 121.21% |
| 1860 | 7,215 | 3,546 | 96.65% |
| 1850 | 3,669 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.82% (-132)
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State
Founded
January 29, 1841
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
17,028
Growth Since 2010
-6.58% (-1,120)
Bates County, Missouri Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,542 | 95.37% |
| Black or African American | 246 | 1.51% |
| Two or More Races | 209 | 1.28% |
| Some Other Race | 119 | 0.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 102 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.19% |
Bates County, Missouri Population by Race
Bates County, Missouri Population Pyramid $2021
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Bates County, Missouri Population by Age
Bates County, Missouri Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,547 | 2.44 | 72.7 |
| Married | 3,678 | 2.96 | 81.5 |
| Non Family | 1,930 | 1.11 | 59.8 |
| Female | 521 | 3.07 | 61.4 |
| Male | 418 | 3.16 | 68.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
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Bates County, Missouri Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 395 | 3.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,027 | 9.12% |
| High School Graduate | 4,972 | 44.16% |
| Some College | 2,252 | 20.00% |
| Associates Degree | 796 | 7.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,201 | 10.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 615 | 5.46% |
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Bates County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bates County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,677 | 9,413 | 1,772 |
| Hispanic | 194 | 148 | 7 |
| Black | 163 | 127 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 121 | 113 | |
| Other Race | 77 | 52 | |
| Native American | 71 | 34 | 4 |
| Asian | 34 | 12 | 7 |
| Islander | 25 | 13 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 24.00%.
Bates County, Missouri Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,821
Average Earnings
$44,556
Average Male
$26,363
Average Female
Bates County, Missouri Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bates County, Missouri Language by Age
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Bates County, Missouri Language
97.94% of Bates County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 2.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
Bates County, Missouri Language
Bates County, Missouri Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,014 | 1,732 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 348 | 72 | 20.69% |
| Other | 119 | 63 | 52.94% |
| Multiple | 205 | 43 | 20.98% |
| Black | 213 | 42 | 19.72% |
| Native | 102 | 21 | 20.59% |
11.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.91%
Male Poverty Rate
13.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bates County, Missouri
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bates County, Missouri is Other, with 52.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bates County, Missouri is White, with 11.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.98%.
Bates County, Missouri Poverty
Bates County, Missouri Poverty Rate by Education
Bates County, Missouri Marital Status
Marriage Rates
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Bates County, Missouri Married by Age and Sex
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Bates County, Missouri 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 55-64.
Bates County, Missouri Marital Status by Race
Bates County, Missouri Marital Status
Bates County, Missouri Veterans by War
Bates County, Missouri Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,034 | 8.68% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 38.02% |
| Native American | 15 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.91% |
Bates County, Missouri Veterans by Race
Bates County, Missouri Veterans by Education
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4.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bates County, Missouri Veterans by Education
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61.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Bates County, Missouri Employment by Age
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Bates County, Missouri Employment by Race
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Bates County, Missouri Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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68.24%
Born in Bates County, Missouri
98.80%
Native Born
1.20%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.80% of Bates County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 68.24% having been born in Missouri. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Bates County, Missouri Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990