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Reeds Spring, MO

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
City in Stone County, MO, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

1,112
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

35.6
years ∙ half population younger than 35.6, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
28%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

3.4%
foreign-born population
96.6%Native
3.4% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Reeds Spring is a city within Stone County, Missouri, United States.
Location
City in Stone County, MO, US
Co-ordinates
DEC36.739264° N, 93.380568° W
DMS36° 44′ 21.35″ N, 93° 22′ 50.04″ W

Population Density & area

741.3/sq mi (286.6/km²)
Total Area
1.5 sq mi (3.88 km²)
Land Area
1.5 sq mi (3.88 km²) · 99.98%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0.02%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

46% male
Male 46%
Female 54%
males per 100 females
Reeds Spring 85
Stone County 98.6
Missouri 97.2

Nativity

3.4%
foreign-born population
96.6%Native
3.4% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Reeds Spring 3.4%
Stone County 1.2%
Missouri 4.5%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

35.6
years ∙ half population younger than 35.6, half older
Reeds Spring
35.6
Stone County
54.6
Missouri
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
81.4
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Reeds Spring 81.4
Stone County 95
Missouri 67.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 26.9% 16.7% 22.3%
Working age (18-64) 55.1% 51.3% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 18% 32% 17.9%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 81.4 95 67.3
Child dependency ratio 48.8 32.6 37.4
Old-age dependency ratio 32.6 62.4 29.9
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
83.8%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
13.3%
Other
2.9%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
28%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Reeds Spring 28%
Stone County 14.2%
Missouri 40%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Reeds Spring population
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Hispanic or Latino 13.3% 2.9% 5.2%
Mexican 12.7% 1.8% 3.2%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.6% 1% 1.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 86.7% 97.1% 94.8%
One race 84.8% 93.6% 90%
White 83.8% 92.5% 76.3%
Black or African American 0% 0.3% 10.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1% 0.3% 0.2%
Asian 0% 0.3% 2.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.9% 3.5% 4.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

67.5% family
Family 67.5%
Non family 32.5%
% family households
Reeds Spring 67.5%
Stone County 67.3%
Missouri 62.1%

Average household size

2.67
persons per household
Reeds Spring
2.67
Stone County
2.34
Missouri
2.4

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Reeds Spring population
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Total households 416 13,530 2,508,227
Average houshold size 2.67 2.34 2.4
Family households 281 9,109 1,558,009
Average family size 3.27 2.79 3.03
Married couple family 240 7,682 1,166,368
Other families 41 1,427 391,641
Male householder 8 314 115,975
Female householder 33 1,113 275,666
Non-family households 135 4,421 950,218
One-person households 103 3,813 781,034
Male householder 42 1,892 351,809
Senior (65+) living alone 17 1,173 107,203
Female householder 61 1,921 429,225
Senior (65+) living alone 21 1,245 215,073
Other living arrangements 32 608 169,184

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

479
housing units
Reeds Spring 479
Stone County 20,464
Missouri 2,825,287

Occupancy status

86.8% occupied
Occupied 86.8%
Vacant 13.2%
vacancy rate
Reeds Spring 13.2%
Stone County 33.9%
Missouri 11.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

74.1%
Single family houses
Single family houses
74.1%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
18.4%
Mobile homes
3.3%
Boat, RV, van, etc
4.2%

Median Year Built

2002
Half of houses were built before 2002, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
3.1%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
5.8%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
35.7%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
55.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.4 5.7 5.7
1–3 rooms 5.9% 12.5% 11.5%
4–6 rooms 68.9% 52.8% 53.4%
7+ rooms 25.2% 34.7% 35%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 2.8% 2%
1 bedroom 11.7% 6.1% 9.7%
2 bedrooms 20.9% 27.6% 26.1%
3 bedrooms 57.4% 42.9% 41.3%
4+ bedrooms 10% 20.6% 20.9%
At a glance
Median year built 2002 1992 1979
Total housing units 479 20,464 2,825,287
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

63.7% owners
Renter-occupied 36.3%
Owner-occupied 63.7%
homeownership rate
Reeds Spring 63.7%
Stone County 83.3%
Missouri 68.1%

Average household size

2.62
Owner-occupied
2.77
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Reeds Spring 2.62
Stone County 2.35
Missouri 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Total occupied units 416 13,530 2,508,227
Year moved in
2020 or later 34.4% 22.6% 24.7%
2010 to 2019 39.7% 42.2% 40%
2000 to 2009 20.4% 17.8% 16.5%
1999 or earlier 5.5% 17.4% 18.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 93.8% 97.3% 98.3%
1.01 to 1.50 6.3% 1.5% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 1.2% 0.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.3% 3.9% 6.6%
1 vehicle 34.4% 28.9% 33%
2 vehicles 41.6% 40.6% 37.5%
3 or more vehicles 18.8% 26.6% 22.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 14.7% 31.4% 57.7%
Electricity 84.1% 62.2% 38.8%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.2%
All other fuels 1.2% 5.7% 2.8%
No fuel used 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.4% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.7% 0.8%
No telephone service available 2.4% 0.9% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$185,400
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Reeds Spring
$185,400
Stone County
$249,000
Missouri
$230,300

Housing Cost Burden

28.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
28.6%
Owners without a mortgage
13.4%
Renters
37.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Property value
Median Value $185,400 $249,000 $230,300
Under $100,000 34.3% 17% 15.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 23.4% 20% 25.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 30.6% 22.9% 24.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 10.2% 25.4% 23.6%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 13.4% 9.1%
$1,000,000 and more 1.5% 1.5% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 57.7% 47.6% 60.2%
Without a mortgage 42.3% 52.4% 39.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,224 $1,451 $1,524
Without a mortgage $464 $476 $546
Gross rent
Median rent $872 $896 $1,033

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

19%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Reeds Spring 19%
Stone County 24.8%
Missouri 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

15.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Reeds Spring 15.3%
Stone County 8.1%
Missouri 8.2%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

217
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
1.8%
K–12
91.2%
College / Undergraduate
6.9%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

16.4%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Reeds Spring
16.4%
Stone County
17.1%
Missouri
38.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Total enrolled (age 3+) 217 5,303 1,440,482
Nursery / preschool 1.8% 4.6% 6.3%
K–12 91.2% 76.8% 69.4%
Kindergarten 2.3% 2.6% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 28.1% 24.7% 20.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 43.3% 21.8% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 17.5% 27.7% 22%
College or graduate school 6.9% 18.6% 24.3%
College, undergraduate 6.9% 12.4% 18.7%
Graduate, professional school 0% 6.2% 5.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 16.4% 17.1% 38.1%
School type
Public school 83.4% 82.8% 80.3%
Private school 16.6% 17.2% 19.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

758
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
8.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
36.5%
Some college no degree
23.9%
Associates degree
5.3%
Bachelors degree
14.9%
Graduate or professional degree
4.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
64.1% · 35.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
76.9% · 23.1%
HS graduate
49.1% · 50.9%
Some college no degree
46.4% · 53.6%
Associates degree
10% · 90%
Bachelors degree
28.3% · 71.7%
Graduate or professional degree
41.9% · 58.1%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Population (25+) 758 24,971 4,243,115
Less than 9th grade 8.4% 2.1% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 6.9% 6% 5.5%
High school diploma or GED 36.5% 34.5% 30.2%
Some college, no degree 23.9% 23.4% 20.8%
Associate's degree 5.3% 9.1% 8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 19% 24.8% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.9% 16.9% 19.8%
Graduate or professional 4.1% 8% 12.6%
High School or higher 84.7% 91.8% 91.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$33,750
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$39,667
Some college or associates
$24,732
Bachelors degree
$40,500
Graduate or professional degree
$57,500

Poverty Rate

15.3%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
17.2%
HS graduate
8.3%
Some college or associates
3.2%
Bachelors degree or higher
15.3%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $33,750 $37,068 $49,030
Less than high school graduate $— $26,709 $32,024
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $39,667 $34,631 $38,607
Some college or associate's degree $24,732 $32,767 $44,914
Bachelor's degree $40,500 $51,066 $61,818
Graduate or professional degree $57,500 $45,691 $75,454
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 17.2% 20.1% 26.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 8.3% 12.9% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 3.2% 8.9% 9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 15.3% 10.3% 4.3%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

819
residents 16 years and over
Reeds Spring 819
Stone County 27,486
Missouri 4,975,226

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
61.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Reeds Spring 61.3%
Stone County 46%
Missouri 60.2%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

39.3
years ∙ half are younger than 39.3, half older
Reeds Spring
39.3
Stone County
43.5
Missouri
39.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

50.6% male
Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Reeds Spring 49.4
Stone County 47.6
Missouri 48.1

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Reeds Spring
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Total labor force 502 13,609 3,140,747
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.2% 4.1% 4.8%
20 to 24 years 8% 7.6% 10%
25 to 29 years 13.5% 7.4% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 10.2% 7.3% 11.2%
35 to 44 years 26.9% 19.9% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 15.9% 20.2% 18.9%
55 to 59 years 12% 9.9% 9%
60 to 64 years 3.6% 12.9% 7.6%
65 to 74 years 6.8% 8.5% 5.4%
75 years and over 1% 2.1% 1%
Gender composition
Male 50.6% 52.4% 51.9%
Female 49.4% 47.6% 48.1%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

61.3%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Reeds Spring
61.3%
Stone County
49.5%
Missouri
63.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

68.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
55.6%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Reeds Spring 55.6%
Stone County 46.6%
Missouri 59.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Reeds Spring
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 52.4% 42.4% 46.2%
20 to 24 years 100% 86% 77.4%
25 to 29 years 59.6% 74.4% 85.6%
30 to 34 years 68.9% 78.1% 84.6%
35 to 44 years 88.8% 87.4% 84.2%
45 to 54 years 80% 79.8% 82.2%
55 to 59 years 64.5% 63.8% 72.7%
60 to 64 years 72% 51.4% 57.1%
65 to 74 years 24.8% 18.6% 25.7%
75 years and over 7.9% 7.1% 7%
LFPR by gender
Male 68.1% 52.5% 67.2%
Female 55.6% 46.6% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 59.9% 49.3% 62.5%
Black or African American —% 22.5% 63.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 19.6% 60.9%
Asian 0% 68.8% 69.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 66.6%
Some Other Race 76.9% 53.1% 71.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 83.3% 58.1% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 67.1% 57.8% 71.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Reeds Spring
0%
Stone County
7.1%
Missouri
4%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Reeds Spring 0%
Stone County 9%
Missouri 4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Reeds Spring
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 16.5% 11.4%
20 to 24 years 0% 8.4% 6.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 10% 4.5%
30 to 34 years 0% 14.5% 3.7%
35 to 44 years 0% 4% 3.3%
45 to 54 years 0% 8.6% 3.1%
55 to 59 years 0% 3.4% 2.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 1.8% 2.5%
65 to 74 years 0% 9.8% 2.7%
75 years and over 0% 0.3% 2.6%
By gender
Male 0% 9% 4%
Female 0% 4.9% 4%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 7.4% 3.5%
Black or African American —% 0% 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 3.7%
Asian —% 18.2% 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 4.2%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 5.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 1.4% 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 0% 4.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

502
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Reeds Spring 502
Stone County 12,647
Missouri 2,995,281
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

76%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Reeds Spring 76%
Stone County 69%
Missouri 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Reeds Spring, MO workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 19.1%
Health care and social assistance 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 11%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 19.3% of 254 employed male workers
Female
Retail trade employs the most women — 24.2% of 248 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Reeds Spring
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Total employed population 502 12,647 2,995,281
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.8% 1.7% 1.5%
Mining and logging 0% 0.8% 0.2%
Construction 9.8% 8.9% 6.8%
Manufacturing 2.6% 7% 11.3%
Wholesale trade 1.2% 1.8% 2.3%
Retail trade 19.1% 12.4% 11.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 2.4% 4.5% 4.9%
Utilities 0.2% 0.9% 1%
Information 1.4% 1% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 2.8% 4.2% 5.6%
Real estate and leasing 0.6% 1.7% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 4.8% 4.5% 6.6%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 4.2% 6.8% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 6.6% 9.5% 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 13.3% 12.3% 15.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 6.2% 5.4% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 11% 9.5% 6.3%
Other services 3.4% 4.7% 4.8%
Government 8.8% 2.4% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

77.7% Private
Government 14.9%
Private Employment 77.7%
Self Employed 7.4%
Private employment (%)
Reeds Spring 77.7%
Stone County 74.5%
Missouri 77.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

7.4%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 7.4%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Reeds Spring
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Private wage & salary 77.7% 74.5% 77.6%
For-profit company employees 73.5% 67.6% 67.2%
Not-for-profit employees 4.2% 7% 10.4%
Self-employed 7.4% 12.9% 9.2%
Incorporated business 0% 5.3% 3.3%
Unincorporated business 7.4% 7.4% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 14.9% 12.5% 13.2%
Local government 9% 9.5% 6.7%
State government 5% 2.1% 3.9%
Federal government 1% 0.9% 2.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

7.5% WFH
Work from home 7.5%
Commute to work 92.5%
Working from home (%)
Reeds Spring 7.5%
Stone County 11.9%
Missouri 13%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

20.7 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Reeds Spring 20.7
Stone County 27.1
Missouri 23.5
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Reeds Spring
Employed residents 16+.
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Total employed population 502 12,647 2,995,281
Worked from home 7.5% 11.9% 13%
Drove Alone 77.2% 74% 74.8%
Carpooled 7.9% 10.6% 8.1%
Public transportation 1.2% 0.2% 0.8%
Walked 0% 1.1% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 6.3% 2.2% 1.4%
Commuting population 458 10,880 2,574,505
Mean travel time (minutes) 20.7 27.1 23.5
Less than 5 minutes 3.1% 4.4% 3.7%
5 to 14 minutes 23.4% 16.7% 26.1%
15 to 29 minutes 54.8% 35.1% 39.1%
30 to 44 minutes 12.7% 24.7% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 6.1% 13.3% 6.2%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 4.4% 3.5%
90 minutes or more 0% 1.2% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$45,104
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Reeds Spring $45,104
Stone County $46,197
Missouri $56,112
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

61 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Reeds Spring 61¢
Stone County 79¢
Missouri 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Reeds Spring, MO workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$87,550
Workers in Construction report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Construction $87,550
Professional and technical services $84,091
Educational services $68,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Construction earn the highest median earnings — $87,550, compared to $52,143 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $31,250, compared to $31,563 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Reeds Spring
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Median Earnings $45,104 $46,197 $56,112
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $30,455 $49,131
Mining and logging $— $85,510 $73,499
Construction $87,550 $50,271 $60,924
Manufacturing $37,292 $61,250 $59,823
Wholesale trade $— $86,979 $62,116
Retail trade $35,000 $38,010 $41,922
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $63,597 $59,213
Utilities $— $71,806 $86,270
Information $— $48,750 $68,317
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $86,806 $72,753
Real estate and leasing $— $40,833 $60,216
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $84,091 $52,844 $82,861
Corporate management $— $— $95,189
Administrative and waste services $— $37,027 $45,976
Education and health services
Educational services $68,750 $42,446 $54,084
Health care and social assistance $28,947 $41,799 $52,249
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $51,071 $44,521 $45,108
Accommodation and food services $28,000 $36,728 $34,556
Other services $26,458 $41,250 $47,522
Government $43,563 $44,176 $59,421
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$52,813
Workers in Local government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Local government $52,813
Private company $50,039
Nonprofit organization $42,750
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $57,750, compared to $52,143 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $43,500, compared to $31,563 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Reeds Spring
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $50,039 $48,337 $56,083
Not-for-profit employees $42,750 $51,172 $59,344
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $36,360 $64,632
Unincorporated business $41,875 $40,944 $46,934
Government
Local government $52,813 $39,694 $53,142
State government $— $44,583 $51,426
Federal government $— $57,692 $71,753
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Reeds Spring, MO workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$90,313
Workers in Transportation occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Transportation $90,313
Education, training and library $69,688
Construction and extraction $58,833
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Transportation occupations earn the highest median earnings — $90,313 versus $52,143 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Education, training and library occupations earn the highest median earnings — $69,375 versus $31,563 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Reeds Spring
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Median earnings(Total) $45,104 $46,197 $56,112
Management and business
Management $52,273 $53,324 $81,674
Business and finance $— $100,612 $74,836
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $61,020 $90,446
Architecture and engineering $— $85,509 $90,820
Sciences $— $53,929 $68,675
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $39,024 $50,599
Legal $— $108,047 $92,427
Education, Training and Library $69,688 $37,965 $51,872
Arts, design and media $— $43,462 $59,032
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $71,576 $84,685
Health technicians $— $51,141 $48,865
Healthcare support $— $24,646 $34,528
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $24,688 $53,501
Law enforcement $— $40,000 $58,819
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $38,049 $30,135
Building and grounds cleaning $58,500 $35,132 $35,160
Personal care and service $43,875 $43,357 $34,241
Sales and office
Sales $31,563 $42,212 $55,512
Office and Administrative Support $29,250 $41,400 $44,353
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $35,959 $40,462
Construction and extraction $58,833 $42,467 $57,206
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $55,417 $51,500 $59,351
Production and transportation
Production $— $38,510 $48,370
Transportation $90,313 $63,993 $54,863
Material moving $— $32,468 $37,827
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$56,364
Median household income in Reeds Spring
Median household income (USD)
Reeds Spring
$56,364
Stone County
$63,520
Missouri
$70,702
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Reeds Spring, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$25,517
Per capita income in Reeds Spring
Per capita income (USD)
Reeds Spring
$25,517
Stone County
$35,448
Missouri
$39,695
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Reeds Spring, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$62,993
Average household income in Reeds Spring
Avg household income (USD)
Reeds Spring
$62,993
Stone County
$81,807
Missouri
$96,247
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Reeds Spring, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$62,993
Mean household income
$56,364
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Reeds Spring $6,629
Stone County $18,287
Missouri $25,545
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Reeds Spring
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Reeds Spring and peer geographies.
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Total households 416 13,530 2,508,227
Median household income $56,364 $63,520 $70,702
Mean household income $62,993 $81,807 $96,247
Mean-median gap $6,629 $18,287 $25,545
Family households 281 9,109 1,558,009
Median family income $67,750 $77,096 $91,360
Mean family income $68,374 $96,073 $117,375
Mean-median gap $624 $18,977 $26,015
Non-family households 135 4,421 950,218
Median non-family income $43,688 $33,089 $41,464
Mean non-family income $49,841 $48,645 $57,541
Mean-median gap $6,153 $15,556 $16,077
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $25,517 $35,448 $39,695
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

76%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Reeds Spring
76%
Stone County
60.4%
Missouri
76%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
31% of households (129) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,956
SSI (disability)
2.4% of households (10) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0.7% of households (3) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
13% of households (54) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Reeds Spring
Share of households receiving each income type
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Total households 416 13,530 2,508,227
Wage-based income
With earnings 76% 60% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 31% 53% 33%
Average social security income $22,956 $24,971 $23,786
Retirement income 25% 39% 26%
Average retirement income $20,815 $32,995 $28,692
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 5% 5%
Average SSI income $— $11,735 $11,181
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 13% 7% 10%
Cash assistance 1% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$67,750
Family households earn $67,750, compared to $43,688 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$56,364
Family households
$67,750
Nonfamily households
$43,688
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$70,938
Married-couple families earn $70,938, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$67,750
Married-couple families
$70,938
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Reeds Spring
Median household and family income by household size in Reeds Spring, compared with peer geographies.
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Total households 416 13,530 2,508,227
Household income by size
1-person $43,313 $29,324 $36,748
2-person $56,932 $74,777 $80,893
3-person $— $88,043 $97,086
4-person $76,250 $101,123 $111,019
5-person $— $82,611 $107,879
6-person $— $66,346 $105,164
7-person or more $— $46,875 $108,650
Total families 281 9,109 1,558,009
Family income by size
2-person $70,078 $74,808 $80,027
3-person $— $82,930 $95,828
4-person $96,250 $100,339 $113,137
5-person $— $65,677 $108,997
6-person $— $61,250 $104,707
7-person or more $— $68,500 $107,366
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

39.7%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.69%
of all household income
Top 20%
39.7%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.69% — meaning the top 20% hold 8.5 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$164,045
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
17.83%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
13.02%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $164,045 and hold 13.02% of all household income — well below the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 17.83%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
44.3%
$50K - $100K
42.6%
$100K - $150K
7%
$150K - $200K
5.5%
Over $200K
0.7%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

13.2%
of all households, 55 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Reeds Spring 13.2%
Stone County 26.2%
Missouri 34%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Reeds Spring
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Reeds Spring, compared with peer geographies.
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Median household income $56,364 $63,520 $70,702
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 7.7% 5.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 8.9% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.9% 8.3% 7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 23.8% 13.3% 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.6% 18.7% 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 20% 15.4% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 7% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 4.6% 8.2%
$200,000 or more 0.7% 5.9% 8.7%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 20.5% 26.4% 23.6%
Share below $75,000 66.9% 58.4% 52.9%
Share above $100,000 13.2% 26.2% 34%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.35
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Reeds Spring 0.35
Stone County 0.45
Missouri 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$125,048
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Reeds Spring
$125,048
Stone County
$198,742
Missouri
$241,020
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Reeds Spring
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $34,100 $27,239 $30,464
Lower 20% $46,200 $50,237 $55,996
Middle 20% $65,375 $76,762 $87,668
Upper 20% $89,203 $112,585 $137,691
Top 5% threshold $152,929 $207,760 $249,759
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $14,771 $15,138 $16,216
Lower 20% $41,372 $38,770 $42,961
Middle 20% $54,980 $63,611 $71,048
Upper 20% $78,795 $92,772 $109,991
Top 20% $125,048 $198,742 $241,020
Top 5% $164,045 $359,801 $429,588
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.69% 3.7% 3.37%
Lower 20% 13.14% 9.48% 8.93%
Middle 20% 17.46% 15.55% 14.76%
Upper 20% 25.02% 22.68% 22.86%
Top 20% 39.7% 48.59% 50.08%
Top 5% 13.02% 21.99% 22.32%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Reeds Spring due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 395 White households (95% of all households), the median household income is $56,629.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Reeds Spring
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Stone County and Missouri.
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
All Residents $56,364 $63,520 $70,702
White $56,629 $63,927 $74,538
Black or African American $— $93,438 $47,941
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $46,375 $60,741
Asian $— $50,625 $95,651
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $63,490
Some Other Race $— $38,750 $64,423
Two or more races (Multiracial) $46,750 $60,543 $64,327
Hispanic or Latino $2,499 $47,000 $63,809
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

14.1%
14.1% of residents, or 157 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Reeds Spring
14.1%
Stone County
13.9%
Missouri
12.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

2.6%
2.6% of full-time, year-round workers, or 10 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Reeds Spring
2.6%
Stone County
2%
Missouri
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

27.9%
27.9% of children under 18, or 83 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Reeds Spring
27.9%
Stone County
21.2%
Missouri
15.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

4.5%
4.5% of adults aged 65 and older, or 9 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Reeds Spring
4.5%
Stone County
11.3%
Missouri
10.4%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
Overall poverty rate 14.1% 13.9% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 27.9% 21.2% 15.8%
Under 5 years 11.4% 17.4% 17.6%
5 to 17 years 34.9% 22.4% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 10.6% 13.2% 12%
18 to 34 years 13.2% 19.9% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 8.9% 10.8% 10.3%
65 years and over 4.5% 11.3% 10.4%
Poverty by sex
Male 17.5% 13.1% 11.4%
Female 11.3% 14.7% 13.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 2.6% 2% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 16.9% 16.7% 16.2%
Did not work 13.3% 19% 21.5%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

10.3%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
10.3%
Family
11%
Nonfamily
8.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

11%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
11%
Married-couple
3.8%
Other families
53.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Reeds Spring
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 11% 10% 8.4%
Householder under 25 years 12.5% 51.9% 23.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 20.5% 12.2% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 7.3% 6%
Householder 65 years and over 3.8% 9.2% 5.5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 8.9% 18.4% 20.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 23.9% 34%
Householder 25 to 44 years 15.3% 3.7% 13.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 26% 23.8%
Householder 65 years and over 7.9% 16.8% 19.3%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Reeds Spring due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
14.7% of White residents, or 153 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Reeds Spring
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Reeds Spring and peer geographies.
Reeds Spring Stone County Missouri
All Residents 14.1% 13.9% 12.6%
White 14.7% 13.2% 10.6%
Black or African American —% 27.3% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 26.5% 16.6%
Asian 0% 6.7% 11.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 12.6%
Some Other Race 0% 48.3% 18.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 12.1% 20.3% 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8% 27.4% 17.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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