Census ACS · #708 μSA
West Plains Metro Area
The West Plains, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has 40,168 residents. The median household income is $49,814 and the median home value is $161,000.
40,168
Population
43
People / sq mi
$49,814
Median Income
$161,000
Median Home Value
The West Plains CBSA covers 927 sq mi of land at 43.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
Economy & Income
$49,814
Median Household Income
$26,493
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$161,000
Median Home Value
$722
Median Rent
68.7%
Homeownership
Education
85.9%
High School+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
3.5%
Work From Home
20.9 min
Avg Commute
41.0%
Foreign Born
West Plains spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The West Plains, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 40,168 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #708 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the West Plains metro area is $49,814, with a per capita income of $26,493.
The West Plains, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the West Plains, Mo CBSA (48460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What sets West Plains apart is money: median household income runs $49,814, below the US median of $78,538. With 40,168 residents, West Plains is a metro area in MO.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $49,814, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 15.9%, is among the steepest of comparable US metro areas and above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $161,000, with typical rent around $722.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.