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 $66,592 with a poverty rate of 18.36%. The median age in Stockton is 46.9 years: 42.9 years for males, and 52.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stockton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,806 | 93.48% |
| Two or more races | 85 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 38 | 1.97% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 763 | 2.52 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 386 | 1.16 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 259 | 3.6 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 96 | 3.93 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Male | 22 | 7.59 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.81
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 144 | 10.4% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 10.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 7.73% |
| High School Graduate | 577 | 41.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 4.26% |
| Some College | 264 | 19.08% |
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 | 1,305 | 1,134 | 247 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 38 | 8 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 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 white people with a rate of 18.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,341 | $50,250 | $27,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $132,800 | $45,781 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,688 | $31,111 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,948 | $38,571 | $26,136 |
| Some College | $30,125 | $40,250 | $28,380 |
$30,948
Average Earnings
$38,571
Average Male
$26,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.72% of Stockton residents speak only English, while 0.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,777 | 348 | 19.58% |
| Multiple | 85 | 5 | 5.88% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 4 | 4.4% |
18.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.47%
Male Poverty Rate
20.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stockton is White, with 19.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stockton is Hispanic, with 4.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.82% |
| High School | 16.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.83% |
| Male Employed | 10.17% |
| Female Employed | 4.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,274 | $94,472 |
| Households | $37,868 | $66,592 |
| Married Families | $57,279 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,879 | $36,405 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
180
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 12.33% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.5%
Labor Force Participation
35.7%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
56%
Born in Stockton
99.02%
Native Born
0.98%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
99.02% of Stockton residents were born in the United States, with 56% having been born in Missouri. 0.41% 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 | 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% |