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The total population of Festus is estimated to be 12,772 with 6,018 males (47.12%) and 6,754 females (52.88%). There are 736 more females than males in Festus.
The median household income in Festus was $67,935 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 1,033(1.54%) from $66,902 in 2020. This income is 91.06% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Festus sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $75,664. Overall, the median household income for the city of Festus stands at $67,935.
In Festus, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $44,454 for males and $28,394 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $58,036 for males and $55,984 for females.
In Festus, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $68,649, while Two or More Races households have a median household income of $36,849.
In 2022, the population of Festus was 13,193, a 2.35% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Festus's population was 12,890, an increase of 1.32% compared to a population of 12,722 in 2020.
The median age in Festus, MO is 36.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 23.22% were under the age of 15, 16.96% aged 15 to 29, 44.33% aged 30 to 64, 13.27% aged 65 to 84, and 2.22% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Festus population: 90.33% are White, 2.39% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.67% are Asian, 0.40% are some other race and 6.06% are multiracial.