Sullivan County, MO

County

Demographics of Sullivan

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

15.6%

Households with Children

25.1%

School Enrollment K-12

685

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 16.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.5%
Working Age (35-54): 23.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.1%
Seniors (65+): 20.8%

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: 11.8%
High School / GED: 48.0%
Some College or Associate's: 24.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.5%

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: 15.8%
Single Parents: 9.3%
Couples & Adults: 33.3%
Living Alone: 41.6%

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: 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 18.1%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 2.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 47.2%
Puerto Rican: 10.3%
Cuban: 0.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 27.5%
South American: 3.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%

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: 25.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 74.3%

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: 70.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.9%

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: 81.0%
Spanish: 15.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.2%

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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 6.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 2.8%
Not Enrolled: 77.3%

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

Cities in Sullivan County

Neighborhoods in Sullivan County

Sticklerville / Owasco

Judson / Wintersville

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