Poverty Rate in Buchanan County, Missouri
In Buchanan County, Missouri, an estimated 16,631 of 80,564 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Buchanan County, Missouri?
The poverty rate in Buchanan County, Missouri is 19.1%.
- How many people in Buchanan County, Missouri live in poverty?
In Buchanan County, Missouri, an estimated 16,631 of 80,564 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Buchanan County, Missouri compare to the average for Missouri?
The poverty rate in Buchanan County, Missouri is 62.2% higher than the Missouri average. In Buchanan County, Missouri, an estimated 20.6% of 80,564 people live in poverty. In Missouri, 12.7% of 5,999,824 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Buchanan County, Missouri compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Buchanan County, Missouri is 60.94% higher than the US average. In Buchanan County, Missouri, an estimated 20.6% of 80,564 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
19.1% of 79 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
24.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
24.8% of 18 thousand people
Under 5 years
29.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
29.6% of 5 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
23.1% of 13 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
24% of 17 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
19% of 47 thousand people
18 to 34 years
25.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
25.4% of 18 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
15.1% of 29 thousand people
60 years and over
14.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
14.6% of 20 thousand people
65 years and over
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
12.7% of 14 thousand people
- Gender
Male
19% Poverty Rate for men in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
19% of 39 thousand people
Female
19.3% Poverty Rate for women in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
19.3% of 40 thousand people
- Race
White
17.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
17.5% of 63 thousand people
Black or African American
27.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
27.2% of 5 thousand people
Two or more races
29.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
29.3% of 6 thousand people
Hispanic
24.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
24.4% of 6 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
17.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
17.5% of 63 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
15.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
15.8% of 55 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
27.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
27.8% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
19.5% of 21 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
13.4% of 14 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
7% of 13 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
11.8% of 40 thousand people
Employed
10% Poverty Rate for employed people in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
10% of 38 thousand people
Male
9.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
9.4% of 20 thousand people
Female
10.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
10.7% of 18 thousand people
Unemployed
48.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
48.3% of 2 thousand people
Male
42.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
42.2% of 1 thousand people
Female
58.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
58.8% of 680 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
17.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
17.5% of 64 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
6% of 28 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
24.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
24.5% of 14 thousand people
Did not work
27.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
27.9% of 22 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
33.8% of 19 thousand people
Male
31% Poverty Rate for single men in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
31% of 11 thousand people
Female
37.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
37.7% of 8 thousand people
18 to 24 years
56.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
56.8% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
30.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
30.4% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
18.2% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
29.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
29.4% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
35.5% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
36.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
36.3% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
17.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
17.8% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
5.7% of 9 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
54.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
54.6% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
57.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
57.1% of 7 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Buchanan County, Missouri
2022
19%
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