Bates County, MO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
16,121
Male
8,144
50.5%
Female
7,977
49.5%
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
0.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher10.6%
High School or Higher42.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.6%
Married
45.5%
Bates County, MO has a population of 16,121 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 93.2% of the population. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.9% of residents are foreign-born.