Demographics in West Plains, MO

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

Where is West Plains?

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Population

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

Total Population

12,341

Male

5,742

46.5%

Female

6,599

53.5%

Median Age

34.2

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

95.4%

Black

0.7%

Hispanic

0.5%

Asian

0.5%

Two or More

3.4%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

11.5%

High School or Higher

38.1%

Foreign Born

0.4%

Veterans

6.0%

Married

34.1%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

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

West Plains, MO has a population of 12,341 with a median age of 34.2. The racial makeup is 95.4% White, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Black. About 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.4%.