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Wooldridge, MO

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

Population

20
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

61.5
years ∙ half population younger than 61.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
0%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Wooldridge is a village within Cooper County, Missouri, United States.
Location
Village in Cooper County, MO, US
Co-ordinates
DEC38.906559° N, 92.521405° W
DMS38° 54′ 23.61″ N, 92° 31′ 17.06″ W

Population Density & area

333.3/sq mi (129/km²)
Total Area
0.06 sq mi (0.155 km²)
Land Area
0.06 sq mi (0.155 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

70% male
Male 70%
Female 30%
males per 100 females
Wooldridge 233.3
Cooper County 101.6
Missouri 97.2

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Wooldridge 0%
Cooper County 0.7%
Missouri 4.5%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

61.5
years ∙ half population younger than 61.5, half older
Wooldridge
61.5
Cooper County
40.5
Missouri
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
81.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Wooldridge 81.8
Cooper County 72.7
Missouri 67.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 0% 22.3% 22.3%
Working age (18-64) 55% 57.9% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 45% 19.8% 17.9%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 81.8 72.7 67.3
Child dependency ratio 38.5 37.4
Old-age dependency ratio 81.8 34.2 29.9
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
0%
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
0%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Wooldridge 0%
Cooper County 22.4%
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 Wooldridge population
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Hispanic or Latino 0% 2.1% 5.2%
Mexican 0% 1% 3.2%
Puerto Rican 0% 0% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 1.1% 1.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 97.9% 94.8%
One race 100% 93.8% 90%
White 100% 87.8% 76.3%
Black or African American 0% 5.6% 10.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Asian 0% 0.1% 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) 0% 4.1% 4.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

38.5% family
Family 38.5%
Non family 61.5%
% family households
Wooldridge 38.5%
Cooper County 67.9%
Missouri 62.1%

Average household size

1.54
persons per household
Wooldridge
1.54
Cooper County
2.49
Missouri
2.4

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Wooldridge population
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Total households 13 6,246 2,508,227
Average houshold size 1.54 2.49 2.4
Family households 5 4,239 1,558,009
Average family size 2.4 3.02 3.03
Married couple family 5 3,261 1,166,368
Other families 0 978 391,641
Male householder 0 357 115,975
Female householder 0 621 275,666
Non-family households 8 2,007 950,218
One-person households 8 1,756 781,034
Male householder 7 856 351,809
Senior (65+) living alone 7 331 107,203
Female householder 1 900 429,225
Senior (65+) living alone 1 575 215,073
Other living arrangements 0 251 169,184

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

30
housing units
Wooldridge 30
Cooper County 7,300
Missouri 2,825,287

Occupancy status

43.3% occupied
Occupied 43.3%
Vacant 56.7%
vacancy rate
Wooldridge 56.7%
Cooper County 14.4%
Missouri 11.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

86.7%
Single family houses
Single family houses
86.7%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
13.3%

Median Year Built

1938
Half of houses were built before 1938, and half after.
* The Census Bureau did not report an exact median year built for Wooldridge the estimate falls at or before 1939, the lower limit of the survey's reporting range.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
56.7%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
10%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
13.3%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
20%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.8 6 5.7
1–3 rooms 13.3% 8.4% 11.5%
4–6 rooms 46.7% 49.7% 53.4%
7+ rooms 40% 41.8% 35%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 2% 2%
1 bedroom 33.3% 7.6% 9.7%
2 bedrooms 6.7% 26.9% 26.1%
3 bedrooms 56.7% 41.2% 41.3%
4+ bedrooms 3.3% 22.3% 20.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1938 1975 1979
Total housing units 30 7,300 2,825,287
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

100% owners
Renter-occupied 0%
Owner-occupied 100%
homeownership rate
Wooldridge 100%
Cooper County 75.7%
Missouri 68.1%

Average household size

1.54
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Wooldridge 1.54
Cooper County 2.55
Missouri 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Total occupied units 13 6,246 2,508,227
Year moved in
2020 or later 23.1% 19.4% 24.7%
2010 to 2019 7.7% 40.3% 40%
2000 to 2009 7.7% 16% 16.5%
1999 or earlier 61.6% 24.2% 18.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 99.1% 98.3%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.5% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.4% 0.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0% 4.6% 6.6%
1 vehicle 46.2% 26.7% 33%
2 vehicles 7.7% 36.6% 37.5%
3 or more vehicles 46.2% 32.1% 22.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 61.5% 51% 57.7%
Electricity 30.8% 42.8% 38.8%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.2%
All other fuels 7.7% 6% 2.8%
No fuel used 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 30.8% 1.1% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 30.8% 1.2% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 1.2% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$156,300
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Wooldridge
$156,300
Cooper County
$203,500
Missouri
$230,300

Housing Cost Burden

25%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
25%
Owners without a mortgage
44.4%
Renters
—%
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
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Property value
Median Value $156,300 $203,500 $230,300
Under $100,000 15.4% 16.5% 15.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 46.2% 32.1% 25.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 23.1% 27.9% 24.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 15.4% 16.8% 23.6%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 6% 9.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.7% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 30.8% 57.5% 60.2%
Without a mortgage 69.2% 42.5% 39.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,269 $1,524
Without a mortgage $483 $512 $546
Gross rent
Median rent $— $782 $1,033

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

40%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Wooldridge 40%
Cooper County 24%
Missouri 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

0%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Wooldridge 0%
Cooper County 9.6%
Missouri 8.2%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

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

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

—%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
* The Census Bureau did not publish college going rate for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Wooldridge
—%
Cooper County
22.7%
Missouri
38.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
* The Census Bureau did not publish enrollment and school type data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Total enrolled (age 3+) 0 3,330 1,440,482
Nursery / preschool —% 6.5% 6.3%
K–12 —% 77.7% 69.4%
Kindergarten —% 5.9% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 —% 24.2% 20.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 —% 21.7% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 —% 25.8% 22%
College or graduate school —% 15.8% 24.3%
College, undergraduate —% 13% 18.7%
Graduate, professional school —% 2.9% 5.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds —% 22.7% 38.1%
School type
Public school —% 80.5% 80.3%
Private school —% 19.5% 19.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

20
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
0%
HS graduate
25%
Some college no degree
35%
Associates degree
0%
Bachelors degree
25%
Graduate or professional degree
15%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
—% · —%
HS graduate
80% · 20%
Some college no degree
100% · 0%
Associates degree
—% · —%
Bachelors degree
60% · 40%
Graduate or professional degree
0% · 100%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Population (25+) 20 11,633 4,243,115
Less than 9th grade 0% 3.6% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 0% 6% 5.5%
High school diploma or GED 25% 38.9% 30.2%
Some college, no degree 35% 17.4% 20.8%
Associate's degree 0% 10.1% 8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 40% 24% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 25% 15.6% 19.8%
Graduate or professional 15% 8.4% 12.6%
High School or higher 100% 90.3% 91.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$—
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$2,499
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
—%
HS graduate
0%
Some college or associates
57.1%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings and poverty rates for Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $— $44,568 $49,030
Less than high school graduate $— $29,600 $32,024
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $38,777 $38,607
Some college or associate's degree $2,499 $42,570 $44,914
Bachelor's degree $— $49,760 $61,818
Graduate or professional degree $— $62,813 $75,454
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate —% 22.2% 26.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 0% 9.2% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 57.1% 13.6% 9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 4.1% 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+)

20
residents 16 years and over
Wooldridge 20
Cooper County 13,549
Missouri 4,975,226

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
85%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Wooldridge 85%
Cooper County 55.5%
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)

29.5
years ∙ half are younger than 29.5, half older
Wooldridge
29.5
Cooper County
40.2
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

64.7% male
Male 64.7%
Female 35.3%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Wooldridge 35.3
Cooper County 51.2
Missouri 48.1

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Wooldridge
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Total labor force 17 7,853 3,140,747
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 4.5% 4.8%
20 to 24 years 0% 12% 10%
25 to 29 years 41.2% 10.3% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 5.9% 10% 11.2%
35 to 44 years 5.9% 18.6% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 0% 19.1% 18.9%
55 to 59 years 0% 11% 9%
60 to 64 years 11.8% 8% 7.6%
65 to 74 years 35.3% 5.1% 5.4%
75 years and over 0% 1.4% 1%
Gender composition
Male 64.7% 48.8% 51.9%
Female 35.3% 51.2% 48.1%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

85%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Wooldridge
85%
Cooper County
58%
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

78.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
100%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Wooldridge 100%
Cooper County 59.4%
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 Wooldridge
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years —% 44.7% 46.2%
20 to 24 years —% 83.4% 77.4%
25 to 29 years 100% 77.7% 85.6%
30 to 34 years 100% 76% 84.6%
35 to 44 years 100% 73.3% 84.2%
45 to 54 years —% 77.2% 82.2%
55 to 59 years —% 77.5% 72.7%
60 to 64 years 100% 53.4% 57.1%
65 to 74 years 85.7% 20.7% 25.7%
75 years and over 0% 8% 7%
LFPR by gender
Male 78.6% 56.5% 67.2%
Female 100% 59.4% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 85% 58.3% 62.5%
Black or African American —% 45.8% 63.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 45.5% 60.9%
Asian —% 38.1% 69.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 66.6%
Some Other Race —% 23.5% 71.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 72.3% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino —% 59.7% 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
Wooldridge
0%
Cooper County
4.3%
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
Wooldridge 0%
Cooper County 2.9%
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 Wooldridge
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 18.5% 11.4%
20 to 24 years —% 8.4% 6.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 9.3% 4.5%
30 to 34 years 0% 1% 3.7%
35 to 44 years 0% 2.8% 3.3%
45 to 54 years —% 1.3% 3.1%
55 to 59 years —% 4.4% 2.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 1.6% 2.5%
65 to 74 years 0% 0.2% 2.7%
75 years and over —% 2.7% 2.6%
By gender
Male 0% 2.9% 4%
Female 0% 5.7% 4%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 3% 3.5%
Black or African American —% 8% 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 3.7%
Asian —% 0% 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 4.2%
Some Other Race —% 0% 5.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 22% 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino —% 41.8% 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

17
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Wooldridge 17
Cooper County 7,514
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

59%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Wooldridge 59%
Cooper County 74%
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 Wooldridge, MO workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Construction
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Construction 23.5%
Government 23.5%
Professional and technical services 17.6%
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 — 36.4% of 11 employed male workers
Female
Government employs the most women — 66.7% of 6 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 Wooldridge
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Total employed population 17 7,514 2,995,281
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 4.1% 1.5%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Construction 23.5% 9% 6.8%
Manufacturing 5.9% 8.4% 11.3%
Wholesale trade 0% 1.9% 2.3%
Retail trade 0% 13.8% 11.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 5.9% 3.3% 4.9%
Utilities 0% 1.3% 1%
Information 0% 0.8% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 5.4% 5.6%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.8% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 17.6% 3.8% 6.6%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 11.8% 4.2% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.9% 10% 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 0% 13.4% 15.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 2.1% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 0% 5.1% 6.3%
Other services 5.9% 5.7% 4.8%
Government 23.5% 6.6% 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

47.1% Private
Government 23.5%
Private Employment 47.1%
Self Employed 29.4%
Private employment (%)
Wooldridge 47.1%
Cooper County 69.8%
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

29.4%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 5.9%
Unincorporated business 23.5%
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 Wooldridge
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Private wage & salary 47.1% 69.8% 77.6%
For-profit company employees 35.3% 60.9% 67.2%
Not-for-profit employees 11.8% 8.9% 10.4%
Self-employed 29.4% 10.8% 9.2%
Incorporated business 5.9% 2.7% 3.3%
Unincorporated business 23.5% 8.1% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0% 0.2%
Government 23.5% 19.4% 13.2%
Local government 23.5% 10.6% 6.7%
State government 0% 7.4% 3.9%
Federal government 0% 1.3% 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

29.4% WFH
Work from home 29.4%
Commute to work 70.6%
Working from home (%)
Wooldridge 29.4%
Cooper County 6.4%
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

27.1 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Wooldridge 27.1
Cooper County 27
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 Wooldridge
Employed residents 16+.
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Total employed population 17 7,514 2,995,281
Worked from home 29.4% 6.4% 13%
Drove Alone 70.6% 79.6% 74.8%
Carpooled 0% 10% 8.1%
Public transportation 0% 0.4% 0.8%
Walked 0% 1.6% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.9% 1.4%
Commuting population 12 6,966 2,574,505
Mean travel time (minutes) 27.1 27 23.5
Less than 5 minutes 0% 6.4% 3.7%
5 to 14 minutes 16.7% 27.1% 26.1%
15 to 29 minutes 58.3% 25.4% 39.1%
30 to 44 minutes 16.7% 25.9% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 0% 6.8% 6.2%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 4.4% 3.5%
90 minutes or more 8.3% 3.9% 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

$56,667
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Wooldridge $56,667
Cooper County $50,795
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

-1,203,000 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Wooldridge -1,203,000¢
Cooper County 82¢
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 Wooldridge, MO workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$—
Workers in — report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top Industries Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
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

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $55,417 for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— 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 Wooldridge
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Median Earnings $56,667 $50,795 $56,112
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $56,583 $49,131
Mining and logging $— $— $73,499
Construction $— $62,415 $60,924
Manufacturing $— $49,063 $59,823
Wholesale trade $— $67,321 $62,116
Retail trade $— $42,026 $41,922
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $60,078 $59,213
Utilities $— $68,224 $86,270
Information $— $46,875 $68,317
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $60,938 $72,753
Real estate and leasing $— $43,333 $60,216
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $59,833 $82,861
Corporate management $— $— $95,189
Administrative and waste services $— $36,667 $45,976
Education and health services
Educational services $— $49,375 $54,084
Health care and social assistance $— $46,667 $52,249
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $34,792 $45,108
Accommodation and food services $— $27,450 $34,556
Other services $— $60,139 $47,522
Government $— $48,344 $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

$55,833
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $55,833
$—
$—
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

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $55,833, compared to $55,417 for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— 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 Wooldridge
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $55,833 $52,005 $56,083
Not-for-profit employees $— $55,156 $59,344
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $55,000 $64,632
Unincorporated business $— $45,137 $46,934
Government
Local government $— $45,299 $53,142
State government $— $55,208 $51,426
Federal government $— $58,625 $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 Wooldridge, MO workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for Wooldridge because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
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

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $55,417 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— 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 Wooldridge
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Median earnings(Total) $56,667 $50,795 $56,112
Management and business
Management $— $67,578 $81,674
Business and finance $— $61,563 $74,836
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $70,109 $90,446
Architecture and engineering $— $61,250 $90,820
Sciences $— $60,000 $68,675
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $42,292 $50,599
Legal $— $48,542 $92,427
Education, Training and Library $— $48,393 $51,872
Arts, design and media $— $78,750 $59,032
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $66,346 $84,685
Health technicians $— $41,146 $48,865
Healthcare support $— $35,417 $34,528
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $34,911 $53,501
Law enforcement $— $48,750 $58,819
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $28,006 $30,135
Building and grounds cleaning $— $35,547 $35,160
Personal care and service $— $29,861 $34,241
Sales and office
Sales $— $46,667 $55,512
Office and Administrative Support $— $39,347 $44,353
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $49,250 $40,462
Construction and extraction $— $66,875 $57,206
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $54,000 $59,351
Production and transportation
Production $— $52,500 $48,370
Transportation $— $64,028 $54,863
Material moving $— $38,452 $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

$—
Median household income in Wooldridge
*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Median household income (USD)
Wooldridge
$—
Cooper County
$70,625
Missouri
$70,702
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Wooldridge, 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

$45,755
Per capita income in Wooldridge
Per capita income (USD)
Wooldridge
$45,755
Cooper County
$30,584
Missouri
$39,695
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Wooldridge, 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

$69,469
Average household income in Wooldridge
Avg household income (USD)
Wooldridge
$69,469
Cooper County
$81,395
Missouri
$96,247
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Wooldridge, 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

$69,469
Mean household income
$—
Median household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish mean/median data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Mean-median gap (USD)
Wooldridge $—
Cooper County $10,770
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 Wooldridge
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Wooldridge and peer geographies.
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Total households 13 6,246 2,508,227
Median household income $— $70,625 $70,702
Mean household income $69,469 $81,395 $96,247
Mean-median gap $— $10,770 $25,545
Family households 5 4,239 1,558,009
Median family income $158,125 $88,521 $91,360
Mean family income $126,640 $93,855 $117,375
Mean-median gap $-31,485 $5,334 $26,015
Non-family households 8 2,007 950,218
Median non-family income $— $40,177 $41,464
Mean non-family income $33,725 $47,753 $57,541
Mean-median gap $— $7,576 $16,077
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $45,755 $30,584 $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

76.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Wooldridge
76.9%
Cooper County
74.1%
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
61.5% of households (8) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $9,763
SSI (disability)
7.7% of households (1) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
0% of households (0) 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 Wooldridge
Share of households receiving each income type
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Total households 13 6,246 2,508,227
Wage-based income
With earnings 77% 74% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 62% 37% 33%
Average social security income $9,763 $21,735 $23,786
Retirement income 15% 29% 26%
Average retirement income $— $28,991 $28,692
SSI (Supplemental security) 8% 6% 5%
Average SSI income $— $12,895 $11,181
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 0% 7% 10%
Cash assistance 0% 3% 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

$158,125
Family households earn $158,125, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$—
Family households
$158,125
Nonfamily households
$—
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

$158,125
Married-couple families earn $158,125, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$158,125
Married-couple families
$158,125
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 Wooldridge
Median household and family income by household size in Wooldridge, compared with peer geographies.
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Total households 13 6,246 2,508,227
Household income by size
1-person $— $34,362 $36,748
2-person $— $77,229 $80,893
3-person $— $84,583 $97,086
4-person $— $98,750 $111,019
5-person $— $108,750 $107,879
6-person $— $102,578 $105,164
7-person or more $— $73,750 $108,650
Total families 5 4,239 1,558,009
Family income by size
2-person $— $79,844 $80,027
3-person $— $86,964 $95,828
4-person $— $98,203 $113,137
5-person $— $110,600 $108,997
6-person $— $103,672 $104,707
7-person or more $— $47,500 $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

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — 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%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
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
46.2%
$50K - $100K
30.8%
$100K - $150K
0%
$150K - $200K
15.4%
Over $200K
7.7%
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

23.1%
of all households, 3 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Wooldridge 23.1%
Cooper County 30.6%
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 Wooldridge
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Wooldridge, compared with peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish household income brackets data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Median household income $— $70,625 $70,702
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 30.8% 5.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 7.6% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 0% 8.4% 7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.7% 12% 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.4% 15.8% 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 16.5% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 0% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 15.4% 7.2% 8.2%
$200,000 or more 7.7% 4.2% 8.7%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 38.5% 25.1% 23.6%
Share below $75,000 61.6% 52.9% 52.9%
Share above $100,000 23.1% 30.6% 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
0.49
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Wooldridge 0.49
Cooper County 0.41
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

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Wooldridge
$—
Cooper County
$178,610
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 Wooldridge
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $9,125 $28,280 $30,464
Lower 20% $38,000 $54,259 $55,996
Middle 20% $59,750 $84,774 $87,668
Upper 20% $158,000 $124,785 $137,691
Top 5% threshold $200,875 $188,048 $249,759
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $15,134 $16,216
Lower 20% $— $41,054 $42,961
Middle 20% $— $70,162 $71,048
Upper 20% $— $102,013 $109,991
Top 20% $— $178,610 $241,020
Top 5% $— $266,912 $429,588
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.72% 3.37%
Lower 20% —% 10.09% 8.93%
Middle 20% —% 17.24% 14.76%
Upper 20% —% 25.07% 22.86%
Top 20% —% 43.89% 50.08%
Top 5% —% 16.4% 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 Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 13 White households (100% of all households), the median household income is $—.
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 Wooldridge
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Cooper County and Missouri.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
All Residents $— $70,625 $70,702
White $— $74,194 $74,538
Black or African American $— $43,125 $47,941
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $60,741
Asian $— $— $95,651
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $63,490
Some Other Race $— $— $64,423
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $— $64,327
Hispanic or Latino $— $62,536 $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

20%
20% of residents, or 4 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Wooldridge
20%
Cooper County
11.7%
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

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Wooldridge
0%
Cooper County
2.9%
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

—%
—% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
*The Census Bureau did not publish child poverty rate for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Child poverty rate (%)
Wooldridge
—%
Cooper County
14.9%
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

44.4%
44.4% of adults aged 65 and older, or 4 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Wooldridge
44.4%
Cooper County
9.6%
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
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
Overall poverty rate 20% 11.7% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years —% 14.9% 15.8%
Under 5 years —% 12.6% 17.6%
5 to 17 years —% 15.7% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 0% 11.1% 12%
18 to 34 years 0% 15.3% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 0% 8.7% 10.3%
65 years and over 44.4% 9.6% 10.4%
Poverty by sex
Male 28.6% 10.1% 11.4%
Female 0% 13.1% 13.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 2.9% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 57.1% 19.3% 16.2%
Did not work 0% 16.6% 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

30.8%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
30.8%
Family
0%
Nonfamily
50%
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

0%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
0%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
—%
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 Wooldridge
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 9.9% 8.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 12.6% 23.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 14.3% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 10% 6%
Householder 65 years and over —% 4.1% 5.5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 50% 17.5% 20.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 13.7% 34%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 21% 13.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years —% 14.1% 23.8%
Householder 65 years and over 50% 19.5% 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 Wooldridge due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
20% of White residents, or 4 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 Wooldridge
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Wooldridge and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Wooldridge due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Wooldridge Cooper County Missouri
All Residents 20% 11.7% 12.6%
White 20% 9.9% 10.6%
Black or African American —% 13.5% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 31.3% 16.6%
Asian —% 0% 11.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 12.6%
Some Other Race —% 0% 18.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 38.7% 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino —% 17.9% 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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