Missouri

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

    6,168,187
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    39.2 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    1,084,768
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    7.5%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $86,454
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    21%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    4,924,549
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    2.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    2,468,726
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $882
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    57.8%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    42.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $198,300
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    770,131
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    1,698,595
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    14.8%
    InformationData 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:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: MISSOURI

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: MISSOURI

TANF OFFICE HUD: MISSOURI

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: MISSOURI

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RENTAL HELP: MISSOURI

Prevent an Eviction

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:

Need advice?

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

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Missouri

Age and Sex

39.2 +/- 0.2

Median Age in Missouri

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Employment rate

59.40% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Missouri
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: MISSOURI

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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.

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Last Updated: September 1, 2023