Pettis County, MO

County

Cities in Pettis County

Neighborhoods in Pettis County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Pettis

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.4%

Households with Children

31.0%

School Enrollment K-12

5,110

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.8%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 17.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.4%
High School / GED: 36.0%
Some College or Associate's: 33.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.5%
Single Parents: 10.5%
Couples & Adults: 34.0%
Living Alone: 35.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 2.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 75.6%
Puerto Rican: 4.2%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 12.1%
South American: 0.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 55.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.8%
Spanish: 6.4%
European & Indo-European: 6.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.4%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 3.8%
Not Enrolled: 76.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources