Nixa is a city located in Christian County Missouri. Nixa has a 2024 population of 26,058. Nixa is currently growing at a rate of 2.57% annually and its population has increased by 11.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,446 in 2020.
The average household income in Nixa is $84,036 with a poverty rate of 7.22%. The median age in Nixa is 36.1 years: 34.7 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nixa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,084 | 89.63% |
| Two or more races | 950 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 548 | 2.33% |
| Other race | 398 | 1.69% |
| Black or African American | 250 | 1.06% |
| Native American | 179 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.48% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,479 | 2.76 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 5,241 | 3.23 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Non Family | 2,020 | 1.18 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Female | 778 | 3.34 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 440 | 3.33 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 757 | 4.83% |
| Associates Degree | 1,402 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,660 | 23.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,569 | 10.02% |
| High School Graduate | 3,737 | 23.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 268 | 1.71% |
| Some College | 4,269 | 27.26% |
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 | 14,257 | 13,422 | 4,591 |
| Hispanic | 639 | 449 | 192 |
| Asian | 291 | 291 | 177 |
| 2+ Races | 275 | 275 | 139 |
| Other Race | 211 | 211 | 44 |
| Black | 157 | 157 | 124 |
| Native American | 148 | 89 | 75 |
| Islander | 66 | 66 | 43 |
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 78.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,564 | $77,843 | $42,721 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,732 | $74,250 | $65,539 |
| High School Graduate | $35,634 | $36,997 | $23,973 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,057 | $0 | $24,389 |
| Overall | $44,271 | $51,239 | $38,804 |
| Some College | $40,707 | $42,338 | $34,362 |
$44,271
Average Earnings
$51,239
Average Male
$38,804
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.78% of Nixa residents speak only English, while 7.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,435 | 1,491 | 7.3% |
| Islander | 114 | 71 | 62.28% |
| Multiple | 950 | 55 | 5.79% |
| Asian | 548 | 38 | 6.93% |
| Other | 398 | 23 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 1,229 | 23 | 1.87% |
| Black | 246 | 5 | 2.03% |
7.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.4%
Male Poverty Rate
7.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nixa is Islander, with 62.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nixa is Hispanic, with 1.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.85% |
| High School | 8.36% |
| Some College | 8.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.03% |
| Male Employed | 4.18% |
| Female Employed | 3.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,740 | $95,434 |
| Households | $74,814 | $84,036 |
| Married Families | $90,302 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,500 | $42,297 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,558
Number of Veterans
1,410
Male Veterans
148
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 442 |
| Second Gulf War | 430 |
| Vietnam | 400 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 438 |
| 65 to 74 | 305 |
| 55 to 64 | 296 |
| 75+ | 260 |
| 18 to 34 | 259 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,467 | 9.38% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 12.54% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 6.29% |
| Islander | 23 | 34.85% |
| Other Race | 23 | 8.58% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
54.03%
Born in Nixa
95.09%
Native Born
4.91%
Foreign Born
3.27%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
95.09% of Nixa residents were born in the United States, with 54.03% having been born in Missouri. 3.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,323 | 653 | 2.28% |
| 2028 | 28,670 | 653 | 2.33% |
| 2027 | 28,017 | 653 | 2.39% |
| 2026 | 27,364 | 653 | 2.44% |
| 2025 | 26,711 | 653 | 2.51% |
| 2024 | 26,058 | 653 | 2.57% |
| 2023 | 25,405 | 657 | 2.65% |
| 2022 | 24,748 | 583 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 24,165 | 719 | 3.07% |
| 2020 | 23,446 | 843 | 3.73% |
| 2019 | 22,603 | 645 | 2.94% |
| 2018 | 21,958 | 583 | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 21,375 | 245 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 21,130 | 237 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 20,893 | 417 | 2.04% |
| 2014 | 20,476 | 394 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 20,082 | 246 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 19,836 | 432 | 2.23% |
| 2011 | 19,404 | 247 | 1.29% |
| 2010 | 19,157 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,124 | 7,417 | 157.57% |
| 1990 | 4,707 | 2,045 | 76.82% |
| 1980 | 2,662 | -26,661 | -90.92% |