Stockton is a city located in Cedar County Missouri. Stockton has a 2024 population of 1,826. It is also the county seat of Cedar County. Stockton is currently growing at a rate of 1.9% annually and its population has increased by 8.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,688 in 2020.
The average household income in Stockton is $74,456 with a poverty rate of 14.27%. The median age in Stockton is 43.3 years: 38 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stockton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,898 | 94.05% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 4.71% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 780 | 2.58 | 69 | 31 |
| Non Family | 370 | 1.19 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 285 | 3.57 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Female | 99 | 3.76 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 26 | 6.88 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 10.85% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 8.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 163 | 11.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 8.17% |
| High School Graduate | 555 | 40.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 2.31% |
| Some College | 248 | 17.93% |
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 | 1,339 | 1,162 | 266 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 32 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,145 | $55,000 | $38,203 |
| Graduate Degree | $132,708 | $137,875 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,045 | $26,528 | $19,464 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,938 | $0 | $23,250 |
| Overall | $30,990 | $50,114 | $24,450 |
| Some College | $29,766 | $50,833 | $27,500 |
$30,990
Average Earnings
$50,114
Average Male
$24,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.67% of Stockton residents speak only English, while 0.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,892 | 284 | 15.01% |
| Multiple | 95 | 3 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 2 | 7.41% |
14.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.58%
Male Poverty Rate
17.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stockton is White, with 15.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stockton is Multiple, with 3.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.48% |
| High School | 13.84% |
| Some College | 11.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.9% |
| Male Employed | 4.83% |
| Female Employed | 4.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,500 | $103,149 |
| Households | $41,053 | $74,456 |
| Married Families | $72,344 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,900 | $40,081 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 11.42% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.7%
Labor Force Participation
39.9%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
63.58%
Born in Stockton
99.26%
Native Born
0.74%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
99.26% of Stockton residents were born in the United States, with 63.58% having been born in Missouri. 0.2% 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 | 2,000 | 35 | 1.78% |
| 2028 | 1,965 | 35 | 1.81% |
| 2027 | 1,930 | 34 | 1.79% |
| 2026 | 1,896 | 35 | 1.88% |
| 2025 | 1,861 | 35 | 1.92% |
| 2024 | 1,826 | 34 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 1,792 | 27 | 1.53% |
| 2022 | 1,765 | 21 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 1,744 | 56 | 3.32% |
| 2020 | 1,688 | -236 | -12.27% |
| 2019 | 1,924 | 29 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 1,895 | 11 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 1,884 | 34 | 1.84% |
| 2016 | 1,850 | 23 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 1,827 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 1,820 | 9 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 1,811 | -10 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 1,821 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 1,816 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 1,813 | 0 | 0% |