Sullivan County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 5,778 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sullivan County, Missouri is the 106th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 6,737 and has seen a growth of -14.23% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,683 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 5,702 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 5,721 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 5,740 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 5,759 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 5,778 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 5,797 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 5,816 | -82 | -1.39% |
| 2021 | 5,898 | -87 | -1.45% |
| 2020 | 5,985 | -76 | -1.25% |
| 2019 | 6,061 | -128 | -2.07% |
| 2018 | 6,189 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 6,203 | -125 | -1.98% |
| 2016 | 6,328 | -41 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 6,369 | -107 | -1.65% |
| 2014 | 6,476 | -23 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 6,499 | -58 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 6,557 | -108 | -1.62% |
| 2011 | 6,665 | -72 | -1.07% |
| 2010 | 6,737 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,326 | -1,108 | -14.9% |
| 1980 | 7,434 | -138 | -1.82% |
| 1970 | 7,572 | -1,211 | -13.79% |
| 1960 | 8,783 | -2,516 | -22.27% |
| 1950 | 11,299 | -2,402 | -17.53% |
| 1940 | 13,701 | -1,511 | -9.93% |
| 1930 | 15,212 | -2,569 | -14.45% |
| 1920 | 17,781 | -817 | -4.39% |
| 1910 | 18,598 | -1,684 | -8.3% |
| 1900 | 20,282 | 1,282 | 6.75% |
| 1890 | 19,000 | 2,431 | 14.67% |
| 1880 | 16,569 | 4,662 | 39.15% |
| 1870 | 11,907 | 2,709 | 29.45% |
| 1860 | 9,198 | 6,215 | 208.35% |
| 1850 | 2,983 | -2,700 | -47.51% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,922 | 83.38% |
| Two or more races | 441 | 7.47% |
| Other race | 337 | 5.71% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,040 | 2.82 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Married | 908 | 3.55 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 858 | 1.2 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 228 | 5.52 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Male | 46 | 5.07 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 339 | 8.17% |
| Associates Degree | 308 | 7.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 376 | 9.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 233 | 5.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,946 | 46.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 248 | 5.98% |
| Some College | 697 | 16.81% |
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 | 3,352 | 3,051 | 550 |
| Hispanic | 583 | 330 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 202 | 23 |
| Other Race | 187 | 73 | 9 |
| Black | 114 | 82 | 7 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 5 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 4 |
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 native american people with a rate of 30.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,372 | $52,500 | $46,842 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,094 | $0 | $51,719 |
| High School Graduate | $37,000 | $40,729 | $31,029 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,000 | $29,250 | $30,625 |
| Overall | $40,598 | $41,696 | $36,759 |
| Some College | $40,994 | $45,333 | $33,854 |
$40,598
Average Earnings
$41,696
Average Male
$36,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.5% of Sullivan County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 16.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,451 | 669 | 15.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,039 | 130 | 12.51% |
| Multiple | 441 | 55 | 12.47% |
| Other | 337 | 53 | 15.73% |
| Black | 122 | 44 | 36.07% |
| Native | 13 | 3 | 23.08% |
| Asian | 44 | 3 | 6.82% |
14.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.42%
Male Poverty Rate
15.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sullivan County, Missouri is Black, with 36.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sullivan County, Missouri is Asian, with 6.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.78% |
| High School | 15.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.21% |
| Some College | 7.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.84% |
| Female Employed | 7.78% |
| Male Employed | 4.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,043 | $85,396 |
| Households | $55,500 | $68,319 |
| Married Families | $82,700 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,324 | $39,962 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
310
Number of Veterans
294
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 121 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 282 | 7.16% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 9.72% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
71.51%
Born in Sullivan County, Missouri
90.87%
Native Born
9.13%
Foreign Born
5.3%
Non Citizen
3.83%
Naturalized
90.87% of Sullivan County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 71.51% having been born in Missouri. 5.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.