Population 35,204 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nixa
Household size in Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, Nixa sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri overall, where it has 2.49 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.59, even as the national average fell.
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 Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.2, the median age in Nixa is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 35.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and 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 Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in Nixa, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, 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 Nixa
Renters in Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Nixa own their homes; 28.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than a quarter of owners (27.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Nixa: just 3.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.0 points, mirroring the country. Only 12 of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Nixa has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Only 12 of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $784 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $844 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $809 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,096 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Nixa costs $1,096 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $312 a month from 2006–10, a 40% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Nixa
Bachelor's degrees in Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Nixa as nationally: 38.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Missouri overall (32.6%). The share with a degree has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Nixa: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Nixa
| Period | Nixa | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Nixa than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Nixa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa | 2.68 | 39.2 | 7.6% | 28.5% | 3.6% | 1999 | $1,096 | 38.3% | 95.3% | 3.9% |
| Fremont Hills | 2.57 | 43.7 | 3.2% | 9.0% | 1.3% | 2000 | $1,000 | 60.5% | 95.2% | 4.1% |
| Ozark | 2.67 | 37.2 | 13.2% | 26.8% | 5.6% | 1998 | $1,206 | 31.4% | 92.8% | 3.9% |
| Battlefield | 2.39 | 43.2 | 6.0% | 17.6% | 3.8% | 2000 | $957 | 46.0% | 97.3% | 2.4% |
| Brookline Station | 2.54 | 43.9 | 5.6% | 21.0% | 2.8% | 2001 | $1,131 | 35.7% | 95.2% | 0.5% |
| Selmore | 2.54 | 45.0 | 3.9% | 17.4% | 10.8% | 2003 | $1,279 | 25.0% | 92.9% | 0.1% |
| Jamesville | 2.65 | 43.4 | 6.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 1997 | $1,046 | 23.1% | 94.7% | 1.5% |
| McCracken | 2.67 | 44.2 | 13.9% | 9.0% | 3.7% | 1998 | $1,116 | 37.3% | 96.3% | 1.9% |
| Clever | 2.70 | 36.9 | 7.8% | 19.5% | 3.4% | 2001 | $1,127 | 26.0% | 92.7% | 1.8% |
| Highlandville | 2.79 | 44.0 | 3.6% | 8.6% | 13.1% | 1994 | $1,061 | 30.6% | 93.1% | 1.7% |
| Montague | 2.81 | 44.9 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 1998 | $934 | 27.2% | 94.2% | 2.0% |
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 Nixa. 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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