Population 5,868 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Higginsville
Household size in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Higginsville has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.20, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Higginsville is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Higginsville than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Higginsville
Renters in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 31.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 33.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 34.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 34.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −13.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Higginsville is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 13.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 9.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 7.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.7% of the housing in Higginsville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 8.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1977 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Higginsville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $494 | $897 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $667 | $980 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $733 | $1,095 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,046 | $1,395 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$553 | +$498 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Higginsville pays $1,046 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $553 a month since 2006–10, up 112%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Higginsville
Bachelor's degrees in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 33.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 34.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 37.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 39.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Higginsville (28.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.8% | 90.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 90.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.6% | 91.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 92.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Higginsville have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Kansas City area overall (92.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Higginsville
| Period | Higginsville | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Higginsville than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. The Kansas City area as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Higginsville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higginsville | 2.50 | 42.4 | 9.1% | 21.5% | 16.7% | 1971 | $1,046 | 28.7% | 89.8% | 3.6% |
| Aullville | 2.53 | 41.6 | 0.3% | 6.8% | 27.3% | 1977 | $909 | 26.8% | 97.5% | 2.4% |
| Corder | 2.60 | 34.3 | 14.6% | 22.9% | 10.0% | 1949 | $935 | 24.5% | 93.8% | 1.6% |
| Mayview | 2.50 | 47.7 | 8.5% | 16.2% | 17.6% | 1981 | $844 | 21.3% | 94.0% | 0.9% |
| Dover | 3.00 | 40.0 | 6.2% | 14.1% | 13.4% | 1963 | $1,038 | 39.2% | 89.8% | 5.2% |
| Alma | 2.46 | 41.9 | 5.0% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 1976 | $791 | 34.4% | 95.2% | 2.6% |
| Concordia | 2.47 | 43.2 | 11.2% | 37.0% | 16.1% | 1965 | $871 | 28.0% | 95.1% | 0.8% |
| Ernestville | 2.56 | 48.5 | 5.2% | 9.7% | 17.8% | 1974 | $815 | 31.6% | 89.6% | 0.0% |
| Lexington | 2.50 | 38.3 | 11.0% | 34.4% | 10.8% | 1962 | $831 | 19.7% | 89.2% | 7.7% |
| Fayetteville | 2.59 | 39.7 | 17.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% | 1987 | $860 | 23.7% | 89.9% | 0.0% |
| Blackburn | 2.35 | 44.9 | 4.5% | 30.3% | 11.0% | 1965 | $851 | 22.7% | 85.9% | 0.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Higginsville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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