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 $46,315 with a poverty rate of 27.4%. The median age in Sarcoxie is 36.6 years: 27.9 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sarcoxie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,263 | 93.97% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 5.88% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 477 | 2.75 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 217 | 3.23 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.03 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 105 | 3.59 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 36 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 8.64% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 2.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 4.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.18% |
| High School Graduate | 429 | 50.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 5.21% |
| Some College | 232 | 27.46% |
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 | 813 | 704 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 23 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,154 | $0 | $46,154 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,700 | $45,000 | $19,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,125 | $28,281 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,663 | $34,375 | $20,069 |
| Some College | $25,074 | $32,083 | $18,571 |
$27,663
Average Earnings
$34,375
Average Male
$20,069
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.59% of Sarcoxie residents speak only English, while 0.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,228 | 339 | 27.61% |
| Multiple | 79 | 20 | 25.32% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 15 | 24.59% |
| Native | 2 | 1 | 50% |
27.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.95%
Male Poverty Rate
27.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sarcoxie is Native, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sarcoxie is Hispanic, with 24.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.32% |
| Some College | 37.2% |
| High School | 18.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.57% |
| Female Employed | 25.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Male Employed | 8.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $50,934 |
| Households | $37,868 | $46,315 |
| Married Families | $57,014 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,092 | $24,798 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
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
75
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75 | 8.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
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
71.35%
Born in Sarcoxie
99.63%
Native Born
0.37%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
99.63% of Sarcoxie residents were born in the United States, with 71.35% 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% |