Festus is a city located in Jefferson County Missouri. Festus has a 2024 population of 13,683. Festus is currently growing at a rate of 1.79% annually and its population has increased by 7.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,721 in 2020.
The average household income in Festus is $75,540 with a poverty rate of 12.18%. The median age in Festus is 37 years: 35.5 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Festus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,267 | 88.22% |
| Two or more races | 950 | 7.44% |
| Black or African American | 423 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.63% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,021 | 2.51 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 2,317 | 3.19 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 1,591 | 1.21 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Female | 871 | 2.73 | 18 | 82 |
| Male | 242 | 3.84 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 827 | 9.79% |
| Associates Degree | 1,132 | 13.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,128 | 13.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 754 | 8.93% |
| High School Graduate | 2,447 | 28.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 1.68% |
| Some College | 2,017 | 23.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,678 | 6,833 | 1,717 |
| 2+ Races | 402 | 312 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 220 | 218 | 44 |
| Black | 194 | 194 | 112 |
| Asian | 80 | 48 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 57.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,167 | $60,563 | $38,542 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $142,605 |
| High School Graduate | $33,316 | $37,209 | $30,357 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,379 | $40,851 | $34,141 |
| Overall | $44,532 | $49,424 | $36,561 |
| Some College | $46,184 | $61,213 | $33,379 |
$44,532
Average Earnings
$49,424
Average Male
$36,561
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.6% of Festus residents speak only English, while 1.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,774 | 1,037 | 9.63% |
| Black | 423 | 267 | 63.12% |
| Multiple | 950 | 208 | 21.89% |
| Hispanic | 499 | 150 | 30.06% |
| Native | 10 | 8 | 80% |
12.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.33%
Male Poverty Rate
13.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Festus is Native, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Festus is White, with 9.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.48% |
| Some College | 16.01% |
| High School | 10.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.95% |
| Female Employed | 2.95% |
| Male Employed | 2.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,139 | $89,923 |
| Households | $65,942 | $75,540 |
| Married Families | $87,019 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,502 | $42,429 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
980
Number of Veterans
897
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 407 |
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 301 |
| 55 to 64 | 241 |
| 75+ | 225 |
| 35 to 54 | 132 |
| 18 to 34 | 81 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 882 | 10.08% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 14.45% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 14 | 17.5% |
| Black | 13 | 6.7% |
| Native American | 8 | 80% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.19%
Born in Festus
98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
98.8% of Festus residents were born in the United States, with 84.19% having been born in Missouri. 0.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,886 | 240 | 1.64% |
| 2028 | 14,646 | 241 | 1.67% |
| 2027 | 14,405 | 241 | 1.7% |
| 2026 | 14,164 | 240 | 1.72% |
| 2025 | 13,924 | 241 | 1.76% |
| 2024 | 13,683 | 240 | 1.79% |
| 2023 | 13,443 | 261 | 1.98% |
| 2022 | 13,182 | 292 | 2.27% |
| 2021 | 12,890 | 169 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 12,721 | 673 | 5.59% |
| 2019 | 12,048 | 12 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,036 | 26 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 12,010 | 35 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 11,975 | 37 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 11,938 | 150 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 11,788 | 62 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 11,726 | 38 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 11,688 | 42 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 11,646 | 47 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 11,599 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,660 | 1,555 | 19.19% |
| 1990 | 8,105 | 531 | 7.01% |
| 1980 | 7,574 | 44 | 0.58% |
| 1970 | 7,530 | 509 | 7.25% |
| 1960 | 7,021 | 1,822 | 35.05% |
| 1950 | 5,199 | 579 | 12.53% |
| 1940 | 4,620 | 535 | 13.1% |
| 1930 | 4,085 | 737 | 22.01% |
| 1920 | 3,348 | 792 | 30.99% |
| 1910 | 2,556 | -12,330 | -82.83% |