Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO

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2023 Population
128,206
0.254% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41.5
0.973% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
9.18%
0.908% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$69,054
3.59% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$206,400
6.78% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
56,401
0.765% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO had a population of 128k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $69,054. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO grew from 127,881 to 128,206, a 0.254% increase and its median household income grew from $66,663 to $69,054, a 3.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.8%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (4.41%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.98%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (0.856%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.774%).

1.73% of the households in Franklin & Carter 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 Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO are East Central College (627 degrees awarded in 2023), Four Rivers Career Center (27 degrees), and Evolve Beauty Academy (10 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was $206,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%.

Most people in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO is home to a population of 128k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.19% of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.53k people).

In 2023, there were 20.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.65k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 2.54k 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 Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO are Spanish (877 households), German (450 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (119 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
64,243
Women
50%
64,339
Men
50%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 128,582 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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Citizenship

99.3%
2023 Citizenship
99.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Franklin & Carter 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 Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    115k ± 1.13k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    5.65k ± 1.16k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.54k ± 248
2.24%
Hispanic Population
2.87k people

In 2023, there were 20.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.65k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 2.54k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.24% of the people in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO are hispanic (2.87k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Germany
    363 ± 467 people
  2. China
    153 ± 304 people
  3. Mexico
    134 ± 284 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was Germany, the natal country of 363 Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO residents, followed by China with 153 and Mexico with 134.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.19%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.53k people
1.29%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.65k people

As of 2023, 1.19% of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO residents (1.53k 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 Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was 1.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    877 households (0.726%)
  2. German
    450 households (0.373%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    119 households (0.0985%)

1.73% of the households in Franklin & Carter 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 Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was Spanish. 0.726% of the households in Franklin & Carter 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
    3,175 ± 395
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,136 ± 254
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,078 ± 193

Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.79 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO employs 56.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO were Construction (5,278 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,805 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,583 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($143,022), Beer, wine, & liquor stores ($118,232), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($108,231).

Males in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,548. The income inequality in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.405, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,426
Women
46.9%
29,975
Men
53.1%

The workforce of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 was 56,401 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

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Occupations

56.4k
2023 Value
0.765%
1 Year growth
± 0.765%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.765%, from 56k employees to 56.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,306 people), Registered nurses (1,287 people), and Other managers (1,245 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.4k
2023 Value
0.765%
1 Year growth
± 0.765%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.765%, from 56k employees to 56.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO, are Construction (5,278 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,805 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,583 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Franklin & Carter 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

$52,463
Median earning men ± $1,828
$37,053
Median earning women ± $1,042

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,115), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,864), and Public Administration ($62,920).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,243), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,664), and Wholesale Trade ($46,198).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.17%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% 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 11.8%.

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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.

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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO awarded 664 degrees. The student population of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,035 male students and 1,648 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO are White (605 and 91.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21 and 3.16%), Two or More Races (19 and 2.86%), and Asian (7 and 1.05%).

The largest universities in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are East Central College (627 and 94.4%), Four Rivers Career Center (27 and 4.07%), and Evolve Beauty Academy (10 and 1.51%).

The most popular majors in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO are General Studies (285 and 42.9%), Registered Nursing (52 and 7.83%), and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (44 and 6.63%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,683 students enrolled in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,391 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Studies
    285 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    52 degrees awarded
  3. Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
    44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was General Studies with 285 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. East Central College
    627 degrees awarded
  2. Four Rivers Career Center
    27 degrees awarded
  3. Evolve Beauty Academy
    10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Central College with 627 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 268 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO, which is 0.677 times less than the 396 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 605 degrees mean that there were 28.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 21 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, less-than 2-year ($18,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($888) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.709% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.402% 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 Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (34.8k), Some college (23.3k), and Secondary Education (14.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was $206,400 in 2023, which is 0.68 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $193,300 to $206,400, a 6.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO is 75.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 28.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$206,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,852
$39,146
Median Property Taxes
±$1,348

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 Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

75.7%
Homeownership
2023
64%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 75.7% of the housing units in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.8%.

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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.
$69,054
Median Household Income
± $2,738
51.7k
Number of Households
± 1,682

In 2023, the median household income of the 51.7k households in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO grew to $69,054 from the previous year's value of $66,663.

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Wage Distribution

0.405
2023 Wage GINI in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO
0.408
2022 Wage GINI in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO

In 2023, the income inequality in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.697% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78.3%)
  2. Carpooled (10.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.1%)

In 2023, 78.3% of workers in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (9.1%).

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Commute Time

28.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.62% of the workforce in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Franklin & Carter 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 Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO (11.6k out of 126k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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Health

91.3% of the population of Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 9.18% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.852% increase from the previous year (1,409 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 406 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,421 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,421 patients per year. This represents a 0.852% increase from the previous year (1,409 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.66%
Uninsured
52.1%
Employer Coverage
12.4%
Medicaid
16.2%
Medicare
9.18%
Non-Group
1.57%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin & Carter Counties PUMA, MO declined by 1.61% from 8.8% to 8.66%.

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