Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

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2021 Population

123,066

1.73% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

8.85%

3.38% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$73,130

6.26% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$201,400

8.16% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

57,334

2.71% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO had a population of 123k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $73,130. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew from 120,969 to 123,066, a 1.73% increase and its median household income grew from $68,822 to $73,130, a 6.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3%), White (Hispanic) (2.05%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.47%).

2.6% of the households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are Calvary University (59 degrees awarded in 2021), Cass Career Center (25 degrees), and House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore (13 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was $201,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO borders Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS, East Central Kansas PUMA, KS, Johnson, Lafayette, Ray, Clinton & Caldwell Counties PUMA, MO, Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO, Jackson County (South Central) PUMA, MO, Kansas City (South) PUMA, MO, and Lawrence, Henry, Vernon, Cedar, Barton, St. Clair & Dade Counties PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 123k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.3% of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.59k people).

In 2021, there were 22.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (1,572 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (223 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (218 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,638

Women

51%

60,289

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 122,927 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 305
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.69k ± 448
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.69k ± 521

4.46%

Hispanic Population

5.49k people

4.46% of the people in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (5.49k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
654 ± 626 people
Philippines
227 ± 370 people
Canada
175 ± 325 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 654 Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Philippines with 227 and Canada with 175.

Foreign-Born Population

1.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.59k people

1.71%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.07k people

As of 2021, 1.3% of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents (1.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 1.71%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,572 households (1.36%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
223 households (0.193%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
218 households (0.188%)

2.6% of the households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.36% of the households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,871 ± 273
Gulf War (2001-)
1,751 ± 320
Gulf War (1990s)
1,512 ± 327

Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO employs 57.3k people. The largest industries in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are Construction (5,873 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,391 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,089 people), and the highest paying industries are Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($153,240), Railroad rolling stock manufacturing ($128,493), and Health & personal care, except drug, stores ($117,940).

Males in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,629. The income inequality in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,170

Women

48.7%

28,653

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in 2020 was 55,823 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

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Occupations

57.3k

2021 Value

2.71%

1 Year growth

± 2.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.71%, from 55.8k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,655 people), Registered nurses (1,455 people), and Other managers (1,296 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.3k

2021 Value

2.71%

1 Year growth

± 2.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.71%, from 55.8k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, are Construction (5,873 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,391 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,089 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,182

Median earning men ± $1,665

$36,574

Median earning women ± $1,340

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,597), Wholesale Trade ($64,131), and Public Administration ($63,243).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($57,379), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,306), and Wholesale Trade ($47,895).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO awarded 97 degrees. The student population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 208 male students and 234 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are White (71 and 73.2%), followed by Black or African American (11 and 11.3%), Two or More Races (5 and 5.15%), and Asian (4 and 4.12%).

The largest universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Calvary University (59 and 60.8%), Cass Career Center (25 and 25.8%), and House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore (13 and 13.4%).

The most popular majors in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (25 and 25.8%), General Cosmetology (13 and 13.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (13 and 13.4%).

The median tuition cost in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $10,640.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 85.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 442 (47.1% men and 52.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 442 students enrolled in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, 47.1% men and 52.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 337 records, of which 53.7% were women and 46.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biblical Studies
2 degree-majors awarded
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
25 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was Biblical Studies with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Calvary University
59 degrees awarded
Cass Career Center
25 degrees awarded
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Raymore
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Calvary University with 59 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 28 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.406 times less than the 69 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 71 degrees mean that there were 6.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 11 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($936) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($794) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.378% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.251% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (33.2k), Some college (23.7k), and Bachelors Degree (14.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was $201,400 in 2021, which is 0.822 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $186,200 to $201,400, a 8.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO is 75.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 30.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO is $73,130. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

Housing

Property

$201,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,889

$35,711

Median Property Taxes

±$1,276

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.8%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.8% of the housing units in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (Central) PUMA, MO with a value of $106,593, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Central West) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $103,348 and $103,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,130

Median Household Income

± $2,526

47.1k

Number of Households

± 1,572

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.1k households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew to $73,130 from the previous year's value of $68,822.

The following chart displays the households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.428

2021 Wage GINI in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

In 2021, the income inequality in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.121% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Worked At Home (8.33%)
Carpooled (6.94%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.33%) and those who carpooled to work (6.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have a longer commute time (30.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO (10.7k out of 121k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 55.1% on employee plans, 9.94% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1422 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year (1,422 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.35%

Uninsured

55.1%

Employer Coverage

9.94%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew by 7.96% from 7.74% to 8.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.