Sugar Creek is a city located in Jackson County Missouri. Sugar Creek has a 2024 population of 3,170. Sugar Creek is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,306 in 2020.
The average household income in Sugar Creek is $66,871 with a poverty rate of 10.27%. The median age in Sugar Creek is 43.9 years: 46 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sugar Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,744 | 84.51% |
| Two or more races | 308 | 9.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 83 | 2.56% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.74% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,299 | 2.5 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 545 | 1.27 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Married | 522 | 3.08 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Female | 178 | 3.48 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 54 | 6.11 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 444 | 19.2% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 2.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 294 | 12.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 3.5% |
| High School Graduate | 832 | 35.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.43% |
| Some College | 593 | 25.64% |
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 | 2,066 | 1,645 | 342 |
| Islander | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 48 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 9 |
| Native American | 30 | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Other Race | 14 | 8 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,121 | $53,125 | $25,993 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $182,679 |
| High School Graduate | $36,140 | $0 | $34,653 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,398 | $23,945 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,575 | $53,095 | $32,763 |
| Some College | $58,065 | $66,250 | $36,250 |
$40,575
Average Earnings
$53,095
Average Male
$32,763
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.02% of Sugar Creek residents speak only English, while 0.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,693 | 300 | 11.14% |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 6 | 2.99% |
10.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.18%
Male Poverty Rate
13.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sugar Creek is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sugar Creek is Hispanic, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.13% |
| Some College | 9.97% |
| High School | 9.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.51% |
| Male Employed | 3.17% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,200 | $73,345 |
| Households | $55,201 | $66,871 |
| Married Families | $69,254 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,244 | $52,009 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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
301
Number of Veterans
301
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 12.72% |
| Black | 13 | 38.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
81.03%
Born in Sugar Creek
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
98.49% of Sugar Creek residents were born in the United States, with 81.03% having been born in Missouri. 0.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,000 | -34 | -1.12% |
| 2028 | 3,034 | -34 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 3,068 | -34 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 3,102 | -34 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | 3,136 | -34 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 3,170 | -34 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 3,204 | -21 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 3,225 | -40 | -1.23% |
| 2021 | 3,265 | -41 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 3,306 | 41 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 3,265 | -17 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 3,282 | -20 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 3,302 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 3,307 | -9 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 3,316 | -12 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 3,328 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 3,331 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 3,335 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 3,333 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 3,337 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,839 | -143 | -3.59% |
| 1990 | 3,982 | -323 | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 4,305 | -450 | -9.46% |
| 1970 | 4,755 | 2,092 | 78.56% |
| 1960 | 2,663 | -337 | -11.23% |