Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

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2023 Population
125,514
0.972% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
40.2
0.5% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
8.02%
5.82% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$83,210
5.72% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$256,300
10.3% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
58,334
0.169% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO had a population of 126k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $83,210. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew from 124,306 to 125,514, a 0.972% increase and its median household income grew from $78,710 to $83,210, a 5.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.14%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.19%), and White (Hispanic) (1.11%).

3.26% 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.

99.4% 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 (71 degrees awarded in 2023), Academy of Beauty Professionals (30 degrees), and Cass Career Center (15 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was $256,300, 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 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 126k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.5% of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.89k people).

In 2023, there were 20.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.8k 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 (2,052 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (351 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (267 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
63,730
Women
50.8%
61,670
Men
49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 125,400 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

99.4%
2023 Citizenship
99.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    107k ± 498
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    5.2k ± 299
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    3.8k ± 344
4.95%
Hispanic Population
6.21k people

In 2023, there were 20.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.8k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.95% of the people in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (6.21k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    565 ± 582 people
  2. Philippines
    176 ± 325 people
  3. Canada
    138 ± 288 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 565 Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by Philippines with 176 and Canada with 138.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.5%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.89k people
1.22%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.52k people

As of 2023, 1.5% of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO residents (1.89k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 1.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    2,052 households (1.73%)
  2. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    351 households (0.297%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    267 households (0.226%)

3.26% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 1.73% 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,764 ± 315
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,702 ± 295
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,422 ± 268

Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO employs 58.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO were Construction (5,382 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,702 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,213 people), and the highest paying industries were Railroad rolling stock manufacturing ($146,131), Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($139,855), and Scientific research & development services ($116,864).

Males in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,773. The income inequality in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
27,622
Women
47.4%
30,712
Men
52.6%

The workforce of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 was 58,334 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

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Occupations

58.3k
2023 Value
−0.169%
1 Year decline
± −0.169%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.169%, from 58.4k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, are Registered nurses (1,734 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,643 people), and Customer service representatives (1,385 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.3k
2023 Value
−0.169%
1 Year decline
± −0.169%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO declined at a rate of −0.169%, from 58.4k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, are Construction (5,382 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,702 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,213 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$58,011
Median earning men ± $2,143
$40,957
Median earning women ± $1,380

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($74,326), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,189), and Wholesale Trade ($72,437).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,490), Manufacturing ($48,829), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,841).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.11%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO awarded 116 degrees. The student population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 143 male students and 175 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are White (77 and 66.4%), followed by Black or African American (24 and 20.7%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 5.17%), and Two or More Races (3 and 2.59%).

The largest universities in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Calvary University (71 and 61.2%), Academy of Beauty Professionals (30 and 25.9%), and Cass Career Center (15 and 12.9%).

The most popular majors in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (19 and 16.4%), Biblical Studies (18 and 15.5%), and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (17 and 14.7%).

The median tuition cost in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO for private four year colleges is $12,210.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 45.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 318 (45% men and 55% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 318 students enrolled in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 232 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Theological Studies
    9 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    9 degrees awarded
  3. Pastoral Studies & Counseling
    11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was Theological Studies with 9 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Calvary University
    71 degrees awarded
  2. Academy of Beauty Professionals
    30 degrees awarded
  3. Cass Career Center
    15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Calvary University with 71 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 41 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.547 times less than the 75 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 77 degrees mean that there were 3.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 24 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,210) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,482) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.313% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.422% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (32.7k), Some college (23.5k), and Bachelors Degree (15.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was $256,300 in 2023, which is 0.845 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $232,400 to $256,300, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO is 75.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 29.4 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

$256,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,225
$36,433
Median Property Taxes
±$1,277

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Rent vs Own

75.5%
Homeownership
2023
64.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 75.5% of the housing units in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.8%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$83,210
Median Household Income
± $2,266
48.3k
Number of Households
± 1,572

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.3k households in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO grew to $83,210 from the previous year's value of $78,710.

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Wage Distribution

0.429
2023 Wage GINI in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO
0.424
2022 Wage GINI in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO

In 2023, the income inequality in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.28% growth from 2022 to 2023, 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 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.1%)
  3. Carpooled (6.86%)

In 2023, 79% of workers in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.86%).

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Commute Time

29.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO (9.92k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 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 Black and Two Or More.

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Health

91.8% of the population of Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 54.3% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.98% increase from the previous year (1,260 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 421 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,285 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 1.98% increase from the previous year (1,260 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.22%
Uninsured
54.3%
Employer Coverage
10.4%
Medicaid
13.1%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
1.63%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO declined by 6.88% from 8.83% to 8.22%.

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