Demographics & People — West Plains, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,341 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,700 |
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| Median Age | 36.3 |
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| Total Households | 4,960 |
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| Family Households | 2,659 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0335 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,768 |
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| Black or African American | 86 |
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| Asian | 55 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,871 |
| Irish | 1,590 |
| Other groups | 1,432 |
| German | 1,405 |
| English | 1,303 |
| American | 899 |
| French (except Basque) | 349 |
| European | 278 |
| Italian | 240 |
| Scottish | 133 |
Language
| English Only | 11,129 |
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| Spanish | 201 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,466 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 743 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,153 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Plains, Missouri.
