Sullivan is a city located in Franklin County Missouri. Sullivan has a 2024 population of 6,799. Sullivan is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,918 in 2020.
The average household income in Sullivan is $71,465 with a poverty rate of 9.5%. The median age in Sullivan is 41.2 years: 34.6 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sullivan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,817 | 90.31% |
| Two or more races | 454 | 7.05% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 1.82% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,769 | 2.28 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 1,113 | 1.18 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 1,035 | 2.84 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 417 | 3.19 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 204 | 3.53 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 280 | 6.37% |
| Associates Degree | 332 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 499 | 11.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 372 | 8.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,533 | 34.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166 | 3.78% |
| Some College | 1,211 | 27.57% |
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 | 3,994 | 3,591 | 853 |
| 2+ Races | 269 | 263 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 86 | 0 |
| Other Race | 34 | 22 | 0 |
| Black | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,757 | $58,750 | $40,956 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,598 | $0 | $54,967 |
| High School Graduate | $42,674 | $51,649 | $22,976 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,006 | $0 | $15,100 |
| Overall | $42,591 | $54,028 | $31,980 |
| Some College | $40,952 | $57,074 | $30,812 |
$42,591
Average Earnings
$54,028
Average Male
$31,980
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.47% of Sullivan residents speak only English, while 1.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,617 | 548 | 9.76% |
| Multiple | 454 | 50 | 11.01% |
9.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.18%
Male Poverty Rate
13.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sullivan is Multiple, with 11.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sullivan is White, with 9.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.55% |
| Some College | 6.8% |
| High School | 5.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.61% |
| Female Employed | 9.29% |
| Male Employed | 1.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,370 | $82,256 |
| Households | $59,243 | $71,465 |
| Married Families | $94,347 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,574 | $51,782 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
333
Number of Veterans
322
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 147 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 7.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
77.49%
Born in Sullivan
99.88%
Native Born
0.12%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
99.88% of Sullivan residents were born in the United States, with 77.49% 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 | 6,650 | -30 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 6,680 | -30 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 6,710 | -29 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 6,739 | -30 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 6,769 | -30 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 6,799 | -30 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 6,829 | -23 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 6,852 | -23 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 6,875 | -43 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 6,918 | -185 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 7,103 | -25 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 7,128 | -38 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 7,166 | 65 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 7,101 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 7,111 | 71 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 7,040 | -20 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 7,060 | -20 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 7,080 | -40 | -0.56% |
| 2011 | 7,120 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 7,112 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,351 | 690 | 12.19% |
| 1990 | 5,661 | 200 | 3.66% |
| 1980 | 5,461 | 361 | 7.08% |
| 1970 | 5,100 | 1,658 | 48.17% |
| 1960 | 3,442 | 423 | 14.01% |
| 1950 | 3,019 | 502 | 19.94% |
| 1940 | 2,517 | -4,133 | -62.15% |