Festus, MOPublished Date: November 23, 2024Festus is located in Jefferson County, Missouri and has a population of 12,772. The poverty rate in Festus is 12.2% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Festus is 5.4% while the Jefferson County unemployment rate is 3.8%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 47.1% |
| Female | | 52.9% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Festus | | 37 |
| Jefferson | | 39.9 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Festus | | $65,942 |
| Jefferson | | $77,217 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Festus | | $188,076 |
| Jefferson | | $201,907 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Festus | | $932 |
| Jefferson | | $957 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Festus | | 12.2% |
| Jefferson | | 8.3% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 88.2%
▩ Black or African American 3.3%
▩ Asian 0.6%
▩ Native 0.1%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0.3%
▩ Hispanic 3.9%
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