Bates County, MO Demographics
Bates County, MO is the 65th most populous of 115 counties in Missouri, with 16,042 residents across 837 square miles. That is about 19 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 16,042 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 837 sq mi |
| Density | 19 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Bates County compares to the US
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Central Location: Bates County, MO
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Bates County, MO
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 701 | 4,985 | 277.2 | 18 |
| Census Tract 703 | 4,470 | 11.5 | 389 |
| Census Tract 702 | 4,055 | 341.8 | 12 |
| Census Tract 704 | 2,532 | 206.2 | 12 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.