Demographics & People — Sweet Springs, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,299 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
| Median Age | 36.6 |
| Total Households | 452 |
| Family Households | 272 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0593 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,181 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 438 |
| German | 316 |
| Other groups | 241 |
| American | 121 |
| Irish | 99 |
| English | 57 |
| Scottish | 36 |
| European | 27 |
| Dutch | 24 |
| French (except Basque) | 20 |
Language
| English Only | 1,209 |
| Spanish | 4 |
| Population 5+ | 1,218 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 59 |
| Population 18+ | 956 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sweet Springs, Missouri.