Missouri
State in United States
Missouri has a land area of 68,727.3 square miles and a water area of 960.9 square miles. It is the 18th largest state by area. Missouri is bordered by Arkansas, Iowa, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kentucky, Kansas, and Illinois.
Population and People
Total Population
6,168,187Data from Census BureauAverage Age
39.2 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
1,084,768Data from Census BureauVeterans
7.5%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$86,454Data from Census BureauPoverty
21%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
4,924,549Data from Census BureauUnemployed
2.9%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
2,468,726Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$882Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
57.8%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
42.2%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$198,300Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
770,131Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
1,698,595Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
14.8%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Missouri is located in Kansas City Regional Office. Within Missouri there are . Throughout Missouri there are 124 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: MISSOURI
The Director’s Office is your first point of contact at HUD. If you have general questions about HUD or its programs, please call or email us.
For questions about FHA loans or programs , contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: (800) 877-8339 or dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: (800) 877-8339 or dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
FIELD OFFICES HUD: MISSOURI
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: MISSOURI
TANF OFFICE HUD: MISSOURI
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: MISSOURI
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: MISSOURI
RENTAL HELP: MISSOURI
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator– search for HUD offices, public housing agencies, multifamily and public housing locations and homeless coordinated entry system points of contacts
HOMEOWNERSHIP: MISSOURI
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Education – learn about buying and maintaining your home
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in Missouri
Age and Sex
39.2 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Missouri
Age and Sex
39.2 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Missouri
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Missouri
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Missouri
Older Population
17.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Missouri
Older Population
17.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Missouri
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Missouri
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Missouri
Veterans
7.50 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Missouri
Veterans
7.50 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Missouri
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Missouri
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Missouri
Median Household Income
$61,847 +/- $669
Median Household Income in Missouri
Median Household Income
$61,847 +/- $669
Median Household Income in Missouri
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Missouri
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Missouri
Poverty
12.70 +/- 0.4
Poverty in Missouri
Poverty
12.70 +/- 0.4
Poverty in Missouri
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Missouri
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Missouri
Educational Attainment
31.70 +/- 0.4
Educational Attainment in Missouri
Educational Attainment
31.70 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Missouri
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Missouri
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Missouri
Employment rate
59.40% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Missouri
Employment rate
59.40% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Missouri
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: MISSOURI
HUD Multifamily Housing Updates for the Southwest Region This Mailing list’s purpose will be to provide updates and announcements for the Southwest Region Multifamily stakeholders, owners, management agents, and lenders.
Southern Plains Office of Native American Programs (SPONAP) Informative Updates for Tribes/TDHEs The Southern Plains Office of Native American Programs “SPONAP-UPDATE” Listserv will be utilized to keep Tribes and TDHE’s informed of programmatic updates, other federal agency training opportunities and to communicate any necessary information from the SPONAP Office.
Affordable Housing Types
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Last Updated: September 1, 2023