Bennett Springs: Demographics & People
135 people call Bennett Springs home, in 55 households. Population grew 0.8% from 134 (2022) to 135 (2024). Median age 34.1 years. (5.1y younger than Laclede County; 3.1y younger than Missouri). Children under 18 are 36% of the population. Population is 100% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 80% of households are family-led. County is gaining 768 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Missouri avg 2.4).
- 20% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Missouri 42%).
- 265 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Missouri 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.8% from 134 (2022) to 135 (2024) — about 1.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~136 (extrapolated at 0.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 137.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,071 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 134 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 135 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 135 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Population Estimate | 137 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.1y is 4.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 36% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.1 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 35.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 135 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 48 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 37.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 50 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 35.6% |
| Population under 18 | 48 |
| Median age | 34.1 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 135 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 134 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 100.0% (vs Missouri 77.7%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 135 |
|---|---|
| Share born in this state | 100.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 250 |
Households & Family Composition
55 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 80% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 42 families, 40% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 33 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 42 |
| Married couples with children | 17 |
| Average household size | 2.44 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 492 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 84 |
| Family households | 44 households (vs Missouri 7,284) |
| Households that are families | 80.0% (vs Missouri 58.3%) |
| Total households | 55 households (vs Missouri 11,992) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 768 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 16,337 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 15,569 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 768 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 15 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 13.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MO-04 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 29059 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 059 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Dallas |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 25.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 19.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 32.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 29059 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Dallas County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 674 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 29059 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Dallas County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 41.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 36.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 47.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 16,878 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 35.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 135, stable, young professional, upper-middle, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 135 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Town Summary · County | Dallas County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade