West Plains city, Missouri demographics and economy
Census American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates for West Plains city, Missouri.
Population
12,341
Median HH Income
$39,897
Median Home Value
$158,700
Median Age
34.2
Workforce
Unemployment rate
4.5%
235 unemployed of 5,216 in labor force
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
of population age 25+ (8,027 total)
Below poverty line
31.0%
3,691 of 11,913 surveyed
Housing & cost of living
Median home value
$158,700
owner-occupied housing units
Median gross rent
$762/mo
renter-occupied units, all bedrooms
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