Pettis County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pettis County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29159
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 159
Geography
- Land Area
- 682.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 686.28 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.727388
- Longitude
- -93.285190
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 41,728
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 31,017
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 38,337 | 91.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,390 | 8.1% |
| White | 35,349 | 84.7% |
| Black | 1,047 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 137 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 121 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,285 | 94.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,731 | 5.6% |
| White | 27,389 | 88.3% |
| Black | 1,251 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 240 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 286 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 43,397
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,511
- Poverty Rate
- 15.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,649
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,541 | 84.2% |
| Black | 1,073 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 299 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,310
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,254 | 24.7% |
| Republican | 12,373 | 48.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,683 | 26.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,021 | 47.5% |
| Female | 13,178 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,591 | 81.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,235 | 4.9% |
| Black | 202 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,091
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,252 | 54.6% |
| Hispanic | 268 | 21.7% |
| Black | 55 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 74 | 44.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,300 | 52.4% |
| Female | 6,752 | 51.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,940 (31.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,316 (18.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,673
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $173,417
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $904
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.