Cities in Missouri - Census Data

13 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Missouri.

All Cities

Kansas CityPopulation: 508,233
Income: $67,449Poverty: 14.6%BA+: 37.8%
 St. LouisPopulation: 293,109
Income: $55,279Poverty: 19.8%BA+: 40.2%
 SpringfieldPopulation: 169,432
Income: $45,984Poverty: 19.4%BA+: 30.3%
 ColumbiaPopulation: 127,200
Income: $64,488Poverty: 20.0%BA+: 56.5%
 IndependencePopulation: 121,944
Income: $59,480Poverty: 15.3%BA+: 20.9%
 Lee's SummitPopulation: 102,583
Income: $104,989Poverty: 5.5%BA+: 48.7%
 O'FallonPopulation: 92,697
Income: $107,203Poverty: 4.7%BA+: 42.4%
 St. JosephPopulation: 71,542
Income: $55,578Poverty: 18.7%BA+: 22.7%
 St. CharlesPopulation: 71,048
Income: $85,522Poverty: 6.0%BA+: 44.2%
 Blue SpringsPopulation: 59,416
Income: $84,075Poverty: 7.0%BA+: 34.6%
 St. PetersPopulation: 58,200
Income: $89,827Poverty: 5.1%BA+: 39.7%
 JoplinPopulation: 52,218
Income: $51,154Poverty: 17.9%BA+: 26.4%
 FlorissantPopulation: 51,915
Income: $66,344Poverty: 9.5%BA+: 22.7%

Missouri Cities FAQ

How many cities in Missouri have over 50,000 people?
There are 13 cities in Missouri with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Kansas City with 508,233.
Which Missouri city has the highest median income?
O'Fallon has the highest median household income at $107,203 among Missouri cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Missouri city has the lowest poverty rate?
O'Fallon has the lowest poverty rate at 4.7% among cities tracked.

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