Population 269 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sprague
Household size in Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Sprague holds 2.79 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65.
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 Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Sprague skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Sprague than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%.
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 Sprague
Renters in Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 31.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 33.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 34.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 34.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sprague is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About two-thirds of owners (66.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 9.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 7.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sprague: 20.1% of homes are empty, 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.
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 Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1977 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Sprague are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S.
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 Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $681 | $897 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $655 | $980 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $679 | $1,095 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,330 | $1,395 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$649 | +$498 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sprague costs $1,330 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The Kansas City area as a whole looks much the same. The typical renter here spends 37.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Sprague
Bachelor's degrees in Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 33.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 34.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 37.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 39.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sprague: 22.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 90.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.4% | 90.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 91.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 92.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Sprague never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 Sprague
| Period | Sprague | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sprague has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Sprague 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprague | 2.79 | 45.6 | 8.9% | 12.6% | 20.1% | 1985 | $1,330 | 22.3% | 86.7% | 2.9% |
| Rich Hill | 2.61 | 42.4 | 12.6% | 22.1% | 16.5% | 1972 | $904 | 8.9% | 80.7% | 5.7% |
| Foster | 2.82 | 46.0 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 20.5% | 1985 | $1,375 | 22.6% | 86.9% | 3.2% |
| Stotesbury | 2.57 | 43.2 | 6.8% | 16.4% | 17.3% | 1988 | $1,020 | 19.6% | 84.8% | 1.2% |
| Hume | 2.81 | 45.9 | 9.1% | 12.1% | 20.3% | 1985 | $1,358 | 22.5% | 86.8% | 3.1% |
| Metz | 2.57 | 47.8 | 7.7% | 16.0% | 17.2% | 1987 | $749 | 17.6% | 84.9% | 1.6% |
| Peru | 2.66 | 51.2 | 6.8% | 16.7% | 19.9% | 1979 | $892 | 22.2% | 88.9% | 1.9% |
| Richards | 2.46 | 42.8 | 5.8% | 17.8% | 15.8% | 1989 | $801 | 17.7% | 83.8% | 0.3% |
| Prairie City | 2.59 | 54.0 | 2.6% | 22.6% | 40.4% | 1955 | $813 | 16.8% | 86.3% | 10.1% |
| Pleasant Gap | 2.73 | 51.0 | 7.4% | 17.6% | 21.4% | 1977 | $913 | 23.0% | 88.4% | 1.7% |
| Fulton | 2.00 | 48.8 | 6.3% | 37.4% | 17.4% | 1979 | $1,075 | 28.2% | 95.1% | 18.8% |
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 Sprague. 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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