Missouri
115 counties, 1,082 cities and towns, and 1,035 ZIP codes.
Population
6,191,814
Land area
68,746sq mi
People per sq mi
90
Cities and towns
1,082
Largest cities in Missouri
Missouri at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $70,702 a year, 12% less than the U.S. figure of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,300 (31% below the U.S.) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Kansas City (510,612), St. Louis (288,512) and Springfield (169,954).
Local data for Missouri
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals120
- Emergency Rooms105
- Nursing Homes487
- Schools2,965
- Colleges137
- Libraries374
- Banks2,107
- Post Offices512
- Parks2,766
- Grocery Stores2,127
- Restaurants17,769
- Affordable Housing491
- Home Health Agencies118
- Hospice Care132
- Dialysis Centers149
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals35
- Community Health Centers472
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment386
- National Cemeteries4
- Private Schools501
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools58
- Superfund Sites39
- Toxic Release Facilities517
- Historic Places1,699
Housing and community stats
Missouri, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,702
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$230,300
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
32.4%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,319,250), Irish Americans (727,902), Mexican Americans (201,143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,459
2,898,452 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,920
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.01B
FY 2026, $12,350 per person
PPP loans
$13.71B
233,136 loans, 1,584,503 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$49.94M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Missouri, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
3
of 115 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
64,216
854 deaths
Flood insurance policies
10,574
$963M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
39
517 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1,699 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Missouri, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Largest cities in Missouri
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 510,612 | 314.5 |
| St. Louis | 288,512 | 61.7 |
| Springfield | 169,954 | 83.3 |
| Columbia | 128,548 | 67.6 |
| Independence | 121,740 | 78 |
| Lee's Summit | 103,656 | 63.9 |
| O'Fallon | 93,801 | 30.6 |
| St. Charles | 71,508 | 25.2 |
| St. Joseph | 71,236 | 44 |
| Blue Springs | 59,965 | 22.8 |
| St. Peters | 59,092 | 22.5 |
| Joplin | 52,593 | 38.1 |
| Florissant | 51,773 | 12.6 |
| Chesterfield | 49,574 | 31.8 |
| Wentzville | 47,061 | 21.7 |
| Jefferson City | 42,488 | 36.1 |
| Cape Girardeau | 40,344 | 29.3 |
| Oakville | 35,333 | 15.9 |
| Wildwood | 35,133 | 66.7 |
| University City | 34,685 | 5.9 |
| Ballwin | 31,279 | 9.1 |
| Liberty | 30,689 | 29.7 |
| Mehlville | 29,805 | 7.5 |
| Raytown | 29,445 | 9.9 |
| Kirkwood | 29,363 | 9.2 |
Counties, cities and towns in Missouri
Population shown. Largest 400 of 1,082 cities and towns listed
- St. Louis County995,569
- Jackson County719,976
- St. Charles County414,535
- Greene County303,375
- St. Louis city288,512
- Clay County258,122
- Jefferson County229,458
- Boone County188,043
- Jasper County124,357
- Cass County110,773
- Platte County110,371
- Franklin County105,950
- Christian County92,915
- Buchanan County83,568
- Cape Girardeau County82,735
- Cole County77,032
- St. Francois County66,999
- Lincoln County63,057
- Newton County60,118
- Taney County56,529
- Johnson County54,732
- Pulaski County53,894
- Phelps County45,194
- Callaway County44,741
- Camden County43,667
- Pettis County43,397
- Butler County42,020
- Webster County40,500
- Howell County40,383
- Lawrence County38,593
- Scott County37,933
- Warren County37,177
- Laclede County36,390
- Barry County35,033
- Lafayette County33,115
- Polk County32,444
- Stone County32,048
- Stoddard County28,470
- Marion County28,457
- Dunklin County27,493
- Adair County25,301
- Miller County25,269
- Texas County25,161
- Audrain County24,548
- Randolph County24,365
- McDonald County23,701
- Washington County23,470
- Saline County23,231
- Ray County23,145
- Crawford County22,797
- Henry County22,328
- Morgan County21,717
- Clinton County21,414
- Nodaway County20,774
- Benton County20,151
- Vernon County19,687
- Perry County18,976
- Wright County18,965
- Ste. Genevieve County18,571
- Andrew County18,065
- Pike County17,711
- Dallas County17,551
- Cooper County16,824
- Bates County16,186
- New Madrid County15,731
- Moniteau County15,262
- Macon County15,163
- Pemiscot County14,958
- Gasconade County14,746
- Cedar County14,615
- Dent County14,539
- Livingston County14,364
- Osage County13,402
- Madison County12,729
- Douglas County11,965
- Mississippi County11,902
- Linn County11,852
- Barton County11,690
- Montgomery County11,426
- DeKalb County10,876
- Wayne County10,862
- Ripley County10,708
- Bollinger County10,559
- Ralls County10,428
- Howard County10,147
- Lewis County9,924
- Grundy County9,787
- St. Clair County9,587
- Iron County9,446
- Caldwell County8,927
- Ozark County8,873
- Monroe County8,734
- Oregon County8,673
- Hickory County8,585
- Daviess County8,477
- Maries County8,450
- Carroll County8,411
- Harrison County8,190
- Dade County7,641
- Chariton County7,390
- Shannon County7,177
- Clark County6,675
- Gentry County6,245
- Reynolds County6,010
- Shelby County5,986
- Sullivan County5,857
- Carter County5,297
- Atchison County5,187
- Scotland County4,686
- Putnam County4,642
- Holt County4,240
- Schuyler County4,038
- Knox County3,756
- Mercer County3,482
- Worth County1,934
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Missouri?
- Missouri has 115 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Missouri?
- Kansas City is the largest city in Missouri, with a population of about 510,612.
- What is the population of Missouri?
- Missouri has about 6,191,814 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Missouri?
- There are 1,035 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Missouri.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)