Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

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2024 Population

126,959

2024 Median Age

40.5

0.746% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.46%

6.98% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$84,006

0.957% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$279,300

8.97% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

60,014

2.88% 1-year growth

About

3.21% 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.

99.3% 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 (53 degrees awarded in 2024), Academy of Beauty Professionals (21 degrees), and Cass Career Center (15 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was $279,300, and the homeownership rate was 75.5%.

Most people in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 127k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.67% of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (2.12k people).

In 2024, there were 19.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.09k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (2,139 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (322 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (321 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,720

Women

51%

62,196

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 126,916 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

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Citizenship

99.3%

2024 Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.3% of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
107k ± 542
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.4k ± 447
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.09k ± 495

5.12%

Hispanic Population

6.5k people

5.12% of the people in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (6.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
680 ± 639 people
Philippines
280 ± 410 people
Canada
177 ± 326 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 680 Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Philippines with 280 and Canada with 177.

Foreign-Born Population

1.67%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.12k people

1.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

As of 2024, 1.67% of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents (2.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 1.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
2,139 households (1.79%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
322 households (0.269%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
321 households (0.268%)

3.21% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.79% 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
2,562 ± 295
Gulf War (2001-)
1,954 ± 374
Gulf War (1990s)
1,417 ± 250

Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

Health

91.9% of the population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 9.59% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.91% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.14%

Uninsured

53.2%

Employer Coverage

9.59%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.91%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO declined by 0.96% from 8.22% to 8.14%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO employs 60k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO were Construction (5,232 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,949 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,896 people), and the highest paying industries were Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($155,942), Railroad rolling stock manufacturing ($148,942), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($131,702).

Males in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,421. The income inequality in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,883

Women

48.1%

31,131

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 was 60,014 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

60k

2024 Value

2.88%

1 Year growth

± 2.88%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 58.3k employees to 60k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, are Registered nurses (1,752 people), Customer service representatives (1,423 people), and Other managers (1,411 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

Industries

Employment by Industries

60k

2024 Value

2.88%

1 Year growth

± 2.88%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 58.3k employees to 60k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, are Construction (5,232 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,949 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,896 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

$59,491

Median earning men ± $1,529

$41,874

Median earning women ± $1,406

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($81,250), Information ($78,935), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,802).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,207), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,654), and Manufacturing ($48,986).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for the states of United States.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.2%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.556%)
Green Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in the states of United States for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Education

In 2024, universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO awarded 89 degrees. The student population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 132 male students and 170 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are White (66 and 74.2%), Black or African American (14 and 15.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 4.49%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 2.25%).

The largest universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Calvary University (53 and 59.6%), Academy of Beauty Professionals (21 and 23.6%), and Cass Career Center (15 and 16.9%).

The most popular majors in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (16 and 18%), Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (15 and 16.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (14 and 15.7%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $12,570.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 81.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 302 (43.7% men and 56.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 302 students enrolled in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, 43.7% men and 56.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 212 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
14 degrees awarded
Pastoral Studies & Counseling
7 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
6 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Calvary University
53 degrees awarded
Academy of Beauty Professionals
21 degrees awarded
Cass Career Center
15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Calvary University with 53 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 29 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.483 times less than the 60 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 66 degrees mean that there were 4.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 14 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 ($12,570) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,524) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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 2024, 0.362% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.53% 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 2024 were High School or Equivalent (32.1k), Some college (24.3k), and Bachelors Degree (16.4k).

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 $279,300 in 2024, which is 0.839 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $256,300 to $279,300, a 8.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO is 75.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 28.6 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.

Housing

Property

$279,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,084

$37,292

Median Property Taxes

±$1,311

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 $3k+ 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

75.5%

Homeownership

2024

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.5% 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 75.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$84,006

Median Household Income

± $2,564

49.4k

Number of Households

± 1,569

In 2024, the median household income of the 49.4k households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew to $84,006 from the previous year's value of $83,210.

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

0.431

2024 Wage GINI in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

0.429

2023 Wage GINI in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

In 2024, the income inequality in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.428% growth from 2023 to 2024, 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 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)
Carpooled (7.84%)

In 2024, 76.6% of workers in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.84%).

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

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% 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

7.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO (9.33k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.