Bates County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bates County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29013
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 013
Geography
- Land Area
- 836.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 851.38 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.257217
- Longitude
- -94.339246
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,107
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,414
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,754 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 350 | 2.2% |
| White | 15,010 | 93.2% |
| Black | 348 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,222 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 197 | 1.6% |
| White | 11,654 | 93.9% |
| Black | 338 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,186
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,575
- Poverty Rate
- 15.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,500
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,006 | 92.7% |
| Black | 346 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,212
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,120 | 12.2% |
| Republican | 4,617 | 50.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,475 | 37.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,425 | 48.0% |
| Female | 4,748 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,189 | 88.9% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 1.4% |
| Black | 19 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,596
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,122 | 50.3% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 32.3% |
| Black | 5 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 12 | 40.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,247 | 50.8% |
| Female | 2,328 | 49.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,796 (42.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,665 (14.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,192
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $176,503
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $774
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.