Sarcoxie is a city located in Jasper County Missouri. Sarcoxie has a 2024 population of 1,383. Sarcoxie is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,405 in 2020.
The average household income in Sarcoxie is $45,098 with a poverty rate of 30.22%. The median age in Sarcoxie is 35.2 years: 29.1 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sarcoxie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,280 | 87.43% |
| Two or more races | 146 | 9.97% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 482 | 2.98 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 213 | 3.98 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 146 | 1.01 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Female | 97 | 3.54 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Male | 26 | 3.73 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 12.68% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 2.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 5.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 1.76% |
| High School Graduate | 452 | 49.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 3.97% |
| Some College | 222 | 24.48% |
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 | 862 | 714 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 5 |
| Native American | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,438 | $0 | $48,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,886 | $36,667 | $19,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,813 | $19,688 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,596 | $38,125 | $19,153 |
| Some College | $21,597 | $48,092 | $19,250 |
$27,596
Average Earnings
$38,125
Average Male
$19,153
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.55% of Sarcoxie residents speak only English, while 0.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,252 | 356 | 28.43% |
| Multiple | 146 | 76 | 52.05% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 20 | 25.97% |
| Native | 11 | 2 | 18.18% |
30.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.14%
Male Poverty Rate
30.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sarcoxie is Multiple, with 52.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sarcoxie is Native, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.67% |
| Some College | 38.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.98% |
| High School | 17.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.94% |
| Female Employed | 26.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.79% |
| Male Employed | 9.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,196 | $48,833 |
| Households | $36,908 | $45,098 |
| Married Families | $51,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,750 | $22,884 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
76
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 8.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
68.37%
Born in Sarcoxie
99.39%
Native Born
0.61%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
99.39% of Sarcoxie residents were born in the United States, with 68.37% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,357 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 1,362 | -5 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 1,367 | -6 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 1,373 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 1,378 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 1,383 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 1,389 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,390 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 1,391 | -14 | -1% |
| 2020 | 1,405 | -150 | -9.65% |
| 2019 | 1,555 | -6 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 1,561 | -16 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 1,577 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,578 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,582 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 1,587 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 1,586 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 1,580 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 1,582 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 1,577 | 0 | 0% |