Demographics & People — Jennings, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.4 |
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| Total Households | 5,563 |
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| Family Households | 2,768 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1032 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 612 |
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| Black or African American | 11,755 |
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| Asian | 29 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,878 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,968 |
| American | 445 |
| German | 265 |
| Subsaharan African | 220 |
| Irish | 168 |
| African | 166 |
| English | 90 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 70 |
Language
| English Only | 12,053 |
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| Spanish | 58 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,217 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 667 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,333 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.8% |
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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 Jennings, Missouri.
