Demographics in Festus, MO

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

12,965

Male

6,408

49.4%

Female

6,557

50.6%

Median Age

35.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

87.5%

Black

3.2%

Hispanic

4.2%

Asian

0.3%

Two or More

8.7%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.8%

High School or Higher

32.1%

Foreign Born

0.8%

Veterans

6.2%

Married

37.0%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Festus, MO has a population of 12,965 with a median age of 35.4. The racial makeup is 87.5% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 3.2% Black. About 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.8%.