Market insights · Missouri
Bates County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Bates County has 16,512 residents, up 2.9% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 417 households moved in and 386 moved out (+31 net), bringing in a net $4.2M of income. Median household income is $60,733, the median home $170,800 and median rent $786 a month.
In Missouri: 43rd of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 39th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 55th of 115 counties for median household income · 50th of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Bates County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County, MO | 120 | $6.4M |
| Jackson County, MO | 53 | $2.8M |
| Johnson County, KS | 29 | $2.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Bates County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County, MO | 92 | $4.3M |
| Jackson County, MO | 52 | $1.9M |
| Vernon County, MO | 43 | $1.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.