Bates County's estimated 2026 population is 16,576 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bates County is the 64th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 17,026 and has seen a growth of -2.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 40.5 years
There are 12,497 adults, (3,131 of whom are seniors) in Bates County.
Female: 8,016 (49.5%)
Male: 8,170 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Bates County includes 92.71% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,006 | 92.71% |
| Two or more races | 695 | 4.29% |
| Black or African American | 346 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.23% |
| Other race | 36 | 0.22% |
Bates County's average per capita income is $40,396. Household income levels show a median of $60,733. The poverty rate stands at 15.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,214 | - |
| Families | $79,783 | $91,162 |
| Households | $60,733 | $75,381 |
| Non Families | $31,409 | $39,937 |
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