Demographics & People — Sweet Springs, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,299 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 36.6 |
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| Total Households | 452 |
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| Family Households | 272 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0593 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,181 |
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| Black or African American | 13 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 4 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,218 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 59 |
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| Population 18+ | 956 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.9% |
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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 Sweet Springs, Missouri.
