Ralls County, MO

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2021 Population

10,318

0.585% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.442% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.7%

9.32% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,829

8.55% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$133,600

0.817% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Ralls County, MO had a population of 10.3k people with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $58,829. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ralls County, MO grew from 10,258 to 10,318, a 0.585% increase and its median household income grew from $54,194 to $58,829, a 8.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ralls County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.33%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.87%), Other (Hispanic) (0.543%), and White (Hispanic) (0.397%).

None of the households in Ralls County, 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.

99.9% of the residents in Ralls County, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Ralls County, MO was $133,600, and the homeownership rate was 86.5%.

Most people in Ralls County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Ralls County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Ralls County, MO borders Pike County, IL, Audrain County, MO, Marion County, MO, Monroe County, MO, and Pike County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Ralls County, MO is home to a population of 10.3k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.727% of Ralls County, MO residents were born outside of the country (75 people).

In 2021, there were 40.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.7k people) in Ralls County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 240 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 193 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.9%

2021 Citizenship

99.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.9% of Ralls County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ralls County, MO was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ralls County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ralls County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.7k ± 128
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
240 ± 138
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
193 ± 61

0.979%

Hispanic Population

101 people

0.979% of the people in Ralls County, MO are hispanic (101 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ralls County, MO as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

0.727%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

75 people

0.848%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

87 people

As of 2021, 0.727% of Ralls County, MO residents (75 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ralls County, MO was 0.848%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ralls County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
335 ± 88
Gulf War (2001-)
168 ± 82
Gulf War (1990s)
120 ± 79

Ralls County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ralls County, MO employs 4.7k people. The largest industries in Ralls County, MO are Manufacturing (891 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (685 people), and Retail Trade (481 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($73,750), Utilities ($61,058), and Construction ($48,333).

Employment

Occupations

4.7k

2021 Value

± 363

−2.69%

1 Year decline

± 11.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ralls County, MO declined at a rate of −2.69%, from 4.83k employees to 4.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ralls County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (685 people), Production Occupations (502 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (432 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ralls County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.7k

2021 Value

± 363

−2.69%

1 Year decline

± 11.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ralls County, MO declined at a rate of −2.69%, from 4.83k employees to 4.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ralls County, MO, are Manufacturing (891 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (685 people), and Retail Trade (481 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ralls County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Ralls County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,425

Median earning men ± $3,818

$28,978

Median earning women ± $2,125

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($65,294), Construction ($56,932), and Manufacturing ($54,303).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($39,250), Public Administration ($33,313), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,477).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

66
Manufacturing
51
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
45
Wholesale Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ralls County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 77.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.901%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (77.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (21.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.901%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ralls County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ralls County, MO was $133,600 in 2021, which is 0.546 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $134,700 to $133,600, a 0.817% decrease. The homeownership rate in Ralls County, MO is 86.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ralls County, MO have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ralls County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ralls County, MO is $58,829. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ralls County, MO was Census Tract 4702 with a value of $73,792, followed by Census Tract 4703 and Census Tract 4701, with respective values of $54,314 and $52,794.

Property

$133,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,621

$3,469

Median Property Taxes

±$313

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 Ralls County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ralls County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

86.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 86.5% of the housing units in Ralls County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 85.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ralls County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4702
Census Tract 4703
Census Tract 4701

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ralls County, MO was Census Tract 4702 with a value of $73,792, followed by Census Tract 4703 and Census Tract 4701, with respective values of $54,314 and $52,794.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ralls County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,829

Median Household Income

± $5,977

4.01k

Number of Households

± 349

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.01k households in Ralls County, MO grew to $58,829 from the previous year's value of $54,194.

The following chart displays the households in Ralls County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ralls County, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.1%)
Carpooled (6.57%)
Worked At Home (5.96%)

In 2021, 85.1% of workers in Ralls County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.57%) and those who worked at home (5.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ralls County, MO have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Ralls County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ralls County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ralls County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ralls County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ralls County, MO (1.31k out of 10.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 75+, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ralls County, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of Ralls County, MO has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 10.8% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2.83% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 14.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.75%

Uninsured

48.7%

Employer Coverage

10.8%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

2.83%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ralls County, MO grew by 18.5% from 7.38% to 8.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ralls County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Ralls County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ralls County, MO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.4% in Ralls County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ralls County, MO.

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