Festus, MO

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Festus Overview

12,772
TOTAL POPULATION
6,018
MALE POPULATION
6,754
FEMALE POPULATION
89.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,736
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,139
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,942
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,573
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,926
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Festus Zip Codes

Festus Area Codes

Race in Festus

The most populous races in Festus are White / Caucasian (11,267 | 88.2%), Two or more Races (950 | 7.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (499 | 3.9%).
Race in Festus
Race# Population% Population
Asian800.6%
Black / African American4233.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4993.9%
Native / Alaskan100.1%
White / Caucasian11,26788.2%
Two or more Races9507.4%
Some other Race420.3%
Total12,772100.0%

Ancestry in Festus

The most populous ancestries reported in Festus are German (2,745 | 21.5%), American (1,433 | 11.2%), Irish (1,422 | 11.1%), English (1,191 | 9.3%), and French (655 | 5.1%), together accounting for 58.3% of all Festus residents.
Ancestry in Festus
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,43311.2%
Apache80.1%
Arab520.4%
Belgian160.1%
Bhutanese90.1%
British1251.0%
Celtic260.2%
Central American Indian50.0%
Cherokee220.2%
Croatian300.2%
Cuban150.1%
Czech380.3%
Danish190.2%
Dutch1451.1%
Eastern European540.4%
English1,1919.3%
European2912.3%
French6555.1%
French American Indian10.0%
German2,74521.5%
Greek2101.6%
Hungarian380.3%
Irish1,42211.1%
Iroquois70.1%
Italian5013.9%
Kenyan1741.4%
Korean320.3%
Lebanese220.2%
Lithuanian180.1%
Mexican3943.1%
Norwegian550.4%
Pennsylvania German150.1%
Polish1821.4%
Russian70.1%
Scandinavian130.1%
Scotch-Irish1110.9%
Scottish1691.3%
Slavic200.2%
Slovene100.1%
Spanish770.6%
Sri Lankan140.1%
Subsaharan African1741.4%
Swedish510.4%
Tongan150.1%
Ukrainian140.1%
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Immigrants in Festus

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Festus came from Africa (82 | 0.6%), Eastern Africa (82 | 0.6%), Kenya (82 | 0.6%), Europe (37 | 0.3%), and Asia (32 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.5% of all Festus residents.
Immigrants in Festus
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa820.6%
Asia320.3%
Central America20.0%
Eastern Africa820.6%
Europe370.3%
Italy70.1%
Kenya820.6%
Latin America20.0%
Mexico20.0%
Northern Europe300.2%
Philippines320.3%
South Eastern Asia320.3%
Southern Europe70.1%
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Sex and Age in Festus

Sex and Age in Festus

The most populous age groups in Festus are Under 5 Years (553 | 9.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (697 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Festus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years553 (9.2%)609 (9.0%)
5 to 9 Years414 (6.9%)625 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Years340 (5.7%)450 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years418 (7.0%)146 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Years399 (6.6%)371 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years498 (8.3%)231 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years331 (5.5%)629 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Years530 (8.8%)414 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years260 (4.3%)568 (8.4%)
45 to 49 Years358 (5.9%)369 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years397 (6.6%)279 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years341 (5.7%)263 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years278 (4.6%)697 (10.3%)
65 to 69 Years224 (3.7%)376 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years356 (5.9%)331 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years136 (2.3%)90 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years95 (1.6%)72 (1.1%)
85 Years and over90 (1.5%)234 (3.5%)
Total6,018 (100.0%)6,754 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Festus

Median Family Size in Festus

The median family size in Festus is 3.01 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,317 | 67.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (871 | 25.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.49 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Festus
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,317 (67.5%)3.19
Single Male/Father242 (7.1%)3.14
Single Female/Mother871 (25.4%)2.49
Total Families3,430 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Festus

The median household size in Festus is 2.51 persons per household, with single male/father households (242 | 4.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.84 persons per household. non-family households (1,591 | 31.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Festus
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,317 (46.2%)3.19
Single Male/Father242 (4.8%)3.84
Single Female/Mother871 (17.3%)2.73
Non-family1,591 (31.7%)1.21
Total Households5,021 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Festus

Out of a total of 5,021 households in Festus, 3,430 (68.3%) are family households, while 1,591 (31.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,370, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,371.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Festus
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,371 (27.3%)
2-Person Households1,370 (27.3%)183 (3.6%)
3-Person Households925 (18.4%)37 (0.7%)
4-Person Households648 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households378 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households61 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households48 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,430 (68.3%)1,591 (31.7%)

Female Fertility in Festus

Fertility by Age in Festus

Average fertility rate in Festus is 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 171.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 94.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Festus
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years13 (5.8%)89.0
20 to 34 years211 (94.2%)171.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total224 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Festus

62.1% of women with births (224) in Festus are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 34.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Festus
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years139 (65.9%)72 (34.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total139 (62.1%)85 (38.0%)

Fertility by Education in Festus

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Festus
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School63 (28.1%)193.0
High School Diploma49 (21.9%)138.0
College or Associate's Degree112 (50.0%)80.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total224 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Festus

38.0% of women with births in Festus are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 77.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 63.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Festus
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School34 (54.0%)29 (46.0%)
High School Diploma18 (36.7%)31 (63.3%)
College or Associate's Degree87 (77.7%)25 (22.3%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total139 (62.1%)85 (38.0%)

Income in Festus

Income Overview in Festus

Per Capita Income in Festus is $29,736, while median incomes of families and households are $78,139 and $65,942 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,772$29,736
Median Family Income3,430$78,139
Mean Family Income3,430$89,923
Median Household Income5,021$65,942
Mean Household Income5,021$75,540
Income Deficit3,430$13,573
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,77225.63%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,77274.37¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,7720.40

Earnings by Sex in Festus

Average Earnings in Festus are $38,176, $46,365 for men and $34,482 for women, a difference of 25.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Festus
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,146 (50.8%)$46,365
Female3,044 (49.2%)$34,482
Total6,190 (100.0%)$38,176

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Festus

The most common earnings brackets in Festus are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (412 | 13.1%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (387 | 12.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Festus
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less213 (6.8%)165 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99973 (2.3%)59 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49947 (1.5%)68 (2.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99958 (1.8%)68 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49969 (2.2%)153 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99961 (1.9%)138 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49972 (2.3%)82 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999167 (5.3%)45 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49974 (2.4%)195 (6.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99948 (1.5%)170 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999287 (9.1%)114 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999117 (3.7%)294 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99971 (2.3%)276 (9.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999133 (4.2%)135 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999317 (10.1%)99 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999277 (8.8%)102 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999217 (6.9%)160 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999241 (7.7%)387 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999412 (13.1%)48 (1.6%)
$100,000+192 (6.1%)286 (9.4%)
Total3,146 (100.0%)3,044 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Festus

Average earnings in Festus are $49,424 for men and $36,561 for women, a difference of 26.0%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,213, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $37,209. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $142,605, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,357.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Festus
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,851$34,141
High School Diploma$37,209$30,357
College or Associate's Degree$61,213$33,379
Bachelor's Degree$60,563$38,542
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,424$36,561

Family Income in Festus

Family Income Brackets in Festus

According to the Festus family income data, there are 772 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 34 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Festus
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000341.0%
$10,000 to $14,999822.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991544.5%
$25,000 to $34,9993129.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993409.9%
$50,000 to $74,99977222.5%
$75,000 to $99,99955616.2%
$100,000 to $149,99970020.4%
$150,000 to $199,9992306.7%
$200,000+2547.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Festus

5-person families (211 | 6.1%) account for the highest median family income in Festus with $102,583 per family, while 2-person families (1,472 | 42.9%) have the highest median income of $34,222 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Festus
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,472 (42.9%)$68,444
3-Person Families930 (27.1%)$99,167
4-Person Families708 (20.6%)$83,333
5-Person Families211 (6.1%)$102,583
6-Person Families61 (1.8%)$89,507
7+ Person Families48 (1.4%)$0
Total3,430 (100.0%)$78,139

Family Income by Number of Earners in Festus

The median family income in Festus is $78,139, with families comprising 3+ earners (523) having the highest median family income of $185,827, while families with 1 earner (1,214) have the lowest median family income of $51,221, accounting for 15.2% and 35.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Festus
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners478 (13.9%)$58,148
1 Earner1,214 (35.4%)$51,221
2 Earners1,215 (35.4%)$87,739
3+ Earners523 (15.2%)$185,827
Total3,430 (100.0%)$78,139

Household Income in Festus

Household Income Brackets in Festus

With 984 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Festus, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 236 households (4.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Festus
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002915.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992364.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993677.3%
$25,000 to $34,9994178.3%
$35,000 to $49,99965813.1%
$50,000 to $74,99998419.6%
$75,000 to $99,99974814.9%
$100,000 to $149,99980316.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992565.1%
$200,000+2565.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Festus

The median household income in Festus is $65,942, with the highest median household income of $69,560 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,962 households (39.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 55 households (1.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Festus
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years55 (1.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,962 (39.1%)$69,560
45 to 64 Years1,695 (33.8%)$65,226
65+ Years1,309 (26.1%)$55,649
Total5,021 (100.0%)$65,942

Poverty in Festus

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Festus

With 10.3% poverty level for males and 13.9% for females among the residents of Festus, 6 to 11 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 104 males (18.3%) and 203 females (20.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Festus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years69 (12.5%)107 (20.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years104 (18.3%)108 (16.4%)
12 to 14 Years28 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years36 (5.6%)27 (6.4%)
25 to 34 Years85 (10.2%)106 (12.3%)
35 to 44 Years98 (12.4%)203 (20.7%)
45 to 54 Years103 (13.8%)36 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years63 (10.5%)176 (18.6%)
65 to 74 Years29 (5.2%)116 (16.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)26 (7.3%)
Total615 (10.3%)905 (13.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Festus

According to the poverty statistics in Festus, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Festus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years484 (87.5%)414 (79.5%)
5 Years34 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years463 (81.7%)549 (83.6%)
12 to 14 Years125 (81.7%)279 (100.0%)
15 Years50 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years123 (100.0%)46 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years608 (94.4%)396 (93.6%)
25 to 34 Years744 (89.7%)754 (87.7%)
35 to 44 Years692 (87.6%)779 (79.3%)
45 to 54 Years644 (86.2%)605 (94.4%)
55 to 64 Years536 (89.5%)770 (81.4%)
65 to 74 Years529 (94.8%)569 (83.1%)
75 Years and over309 (100.0%)332 (92.7%)
Total5,341 (89.7%)5,621 (86.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Festus

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Festus show that 3.5% or 81 of the total 2,317 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 38 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Festus
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,268 (97.5%)33 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children712 (98.6%)10 (1.4%)
3 or 4 Children256 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Total2,236 (96.5%)81 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Festus

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Festus
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)107 (20.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)123 (14.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Festus

The poverty data for Festus shows that 81 of the married-couple family households (3.5%) and 123 of the single-parent households (11.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 107 household (16.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Festus
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children33 (2.5%)16 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children10 (1.4%)107 (16.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (3.5%)123 (11.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Festus

Employment by Class of Employer in Festus

Among the 5,528 employed individuals in Festus, private company employees (3,954 | 71.5%), not-for-profit organizations (489 | 8.8%), and local government employees (353 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Festus
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,95471.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1753.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1843.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations4898.8%
Local Government Employees3536.4%
State Government Employees2274.1%
Federal Government Employees1462.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,528100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Festus

According to the labor force statistics for Festus, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,683), 61.2% or 5,926 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 320 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 87.1% or 671 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.4% or 76 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Festus
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years316 (67.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years671 (87.1%)54 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years589 (80.8%)13 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Years816 (85.0%)21 (2.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,474 (83.2%)133 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,100 (78.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years356 (58.9%)22 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years492 (50.5%)76 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years93 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,926 (61.2%)320 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Festus

According to labor force statistics for Festus, 74.9% of individuals (4,826) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,443) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 265 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.9% or 1,370 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.2% or 141 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Festus
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School307 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,193 (65.6%)62 (3.4%)
College / Associate Degree1,956 (78.6%)179 (7.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,370 (94.9%)88 (6.1%)
Total4,826 (74.9%)354 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Festus

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Festus are Community & Social Service (639 | 11.4%), Management (565 | 10.1%), Education Instruction & Library (416 | 7.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (341 | 6.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (208 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Festus

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Festus, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (95.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (94.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.6%), Education Instruction & Library (85.6%), and Health Technologists (85.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Festus
OccupationMaleFemale
Management164 (29.0%)401 (71.0%)
Business & Financial134 (84.8%)24 (15.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science199 (95.7%)9 (4.3%)
Computers & Mathematics159 (94.6%)9 (5.4%)
Architecture & Engineering40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 216 (33.8%)423 (66.2%)
Education, Arts & Media83 (90.2%)9 (9.8%)
Legal Services & Support54 (76.1%)17 (23.9%)
Education Instruction & Library60 (14.4%)356 (85.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment19 (31.7%)41 (68.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating49 (14.4%)292 (85.6%)
Health Technologists24 (14.9%)137 (85.1%)
Total (Category)762 (39.9%)1,149 (60.1%)
Total (Overall)2,897 (51.6%)2,715 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Festus are Healthcare Support (251 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (232 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (183 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (77 | 1.4%), and Law Enforcement (77 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Festus

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Festus, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (70.1%), Law Enforcement (70.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (45.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (81.6%), Healthcare Support (76.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Festus
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support58 (23.1%)193 (76.9%)
Security & Protection54 (70.1%)23 (29.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement54 (70.1%)23 (29.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving89 (38.4%)143 (61.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance84 (45.9%)99 (54.1%)
Personal Care & Service14 (18.4%)62 (81.6%)
Total (Category)299 (36.5%)520 (63.5%)
Total (Overall)2,897 (51.6%)2,715 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Festus are Office & Administration (895 | 16.0%), and Sales & Related (494 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Festus

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Festus
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related200 (40.5%)294 (59.5%)
Office & Administration256 (28.6%)639 (71.4%)
Total (Category)456 (32.8%)933 (67.2%)
Total (Overall)2,897 (51.6%)2,715 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Festus are Construction & Extraction (649 | 11.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (205 | 3.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Festus

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Festus
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction649 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)854 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,897 (51.6%)2,715 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Festus are Transportation (298 | 5.3%), Production (234 | 4.2%), and Material Moving (107 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Festus

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Festus
OccupationMaleFemale
Production150 (64.1%)84 (35.9%)
Transportation277 (92.9%)21 (7.0%)
Material Moving99 (92.5%)8 (7.5%)
Total (Category)526 (82.3%)113 (17.7%)
Total (Overall)2,897 (51.6%)2,715 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Festus

Employment Industries in Festus

The major employment industries in Festus include Health Care & Social Assistance (904 | 16.1%), Construction (763 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (629 | 11.2%), Retail Trade (595 | 10.6%), and Finance & Insurance (436 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Festus

Employment Industries by Sex in Festus

The Festus industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (87.6%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (86.8%), and Administrative & Support (81.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Festus
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction763 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing350 (55.6%)279 (44.4%)
Wholesale Trade31 (56.4%)24 (43.6%)
Retail Trade319 (53.6%)276 (46.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing268 (82.2%)58 (17.8%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance85 (19.5%)351 (80.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing53 (64.6%)29 (35.4%)
Professional & Scientific207 (80.9%)49 (19.1%)
Enterprise Management22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support32 (18.7%)139 (81.3%)
Educational Services126 (30.1%)292 (69.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance112 (12.4%)792 (87.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation9 (13.2%)59 (86.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services151 (45.6%)180 (54.4%)
Public Administration134 (66.7%)67 (33.3%)
Total2,897 (51.6%)2,715 (48.4%)

Education in Festus

School Enrollment in Festus

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,061 students in Festus are elementary school (886 | 28.9%), middle school (531 | 17.3%), and college / undergraduate (502 | 16.4%).
School Enrollment in Festus
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool30510.0%
Kindergarten2989.7%
Elementary School88628.9%
Middle School53117.3%
High School36612.0%
College / Undergraduate50216.4%
Graduate / Professional1735.7%
Total3,061100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Festus

Out of a total of 3,061 students who are enrolled in schools in Festus, 407 (13.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,654 (86.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 37 (33.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 117 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Festus
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds194 (76.1%)61 (23.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old906 (87.2%)133 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds647 (85.1%)113 (14.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds218 (81.7%)49 (18.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds243 (94.9%)13 (5.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over75 (67.0%)37 (33.0%)
Total2,654 (86.7%)407 (13.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Festus

Business (814 | 40.5%), education (296 | 14.7%), arts & humanities (164 | 8.2%), liberal arts & history (148 | 7.4%), and science & technology (129 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 2,009 individuals in Festus who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Festus
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics884.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural241.2%
Physical & Health Sciences100.5%
Psychology462.3%
Social Sciences492.4%
Engineering271.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies512.5%
Science & Technology1296.4%
Business81440.5%
Education29614.7%
Literature & Languages100.5%
Liberal Arts & History1487.4%
Visual & Performing Arts592.9%
Communications944.7%
Arts & Humanities1648.2%
Total2,009100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Festus

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Festus

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Festus are males with 2 vehicles (1,097, accounting for 37.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,040, making up 41.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Festus
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle38 (1.3%)69 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle333 (11.5%)559 (21.2%)
2 Vehicles1,097 (37.9%)1,040 (39.5%)
3 Vehicles873 (30.1%)541 (20.6%)
4 Vehicles413 (14.3%)340 (12.9%)
5 or more Vehicles143 (4.9%)81 (3.1%)
Total2,897 (100.0%)2,630 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Festus

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Festus are 45 to 59 minutes (741 commuters, 14.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (725 commuters, 14.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (617 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time in Festus
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2214.3%
5 to 9 Minutes72514.0%
10 to 14 Minutes4588.9%
15 to 19 Minutes61711.9%
20 to 24 Minutes4588.9%
25 to 29 Minutes3116.0%
30 to 34 Minutes60511.7%
35 to 39 Minutes4889.4%
40 to 44 Minutes2514.9%
45 to 59 Minutes74114.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2765.3%
90 or more Minutes180.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Festus

The most common commute times in Festus are 5 to 9 minutes (420 commuters, 15.1%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (484 commuters, 20.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Festus
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes106 (3.8%)115 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes420 (15.1%)305 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes165 (5.9%)293 (12.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes190 (6.8%)427 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes368 (13.3%)90 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes62 (2.2%)249 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes413 (14.9%)192 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes395 (14.2%)93 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes192 (6.9%)59 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes257 (9.2%)484 (20.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes192 (6.9%)84 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes18 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Festus

The most frequent times of departure to work in Festus are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (438, 15.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (616, 25.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Festus
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM355 (12.8%)100 (4.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM152 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM209 (7.5%)47 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM311 (11.2%)342 (14.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM438 (15.8%)343 (14.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM237 (8.5%)616 (25.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM296 (10.7%)110 (4.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM183 (6.6%)288 (12.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM42 (1.5%)12 (0.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM169 (6.1%)76 (3.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM38 (1.4%)50 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM31 (1.1%)45 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM66 (2.4%)214 (8.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM251 (9.0%)148 (6.2%)
Total2,778 (100.0%)2,391 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Festus

Occupancy by Ownership in Festus

Of the total 5,021 dwellings in Festus, owner-occupied units account for 2,787 (55.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,234 (44.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Festus
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,78755.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,23444.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,021100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Festus

Occupancy by Household Size in Festus
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,37127.3%
2-Person Household1,55330.9%
3-Person Household96219.2%
4+ Person Household1,13522.6%
Total Housing Units5,021100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Festus

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Festus
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household514 (37.5%)857 (62.5%)
2-Person Household1,099 (70.8%)454 (29.2%)
3-Person Household409 (42.5%)553 (57.5%)
4+ Person Household765 (67.4%)370 (32.6%)
Total Housing Units2,787 (55.5%)2,234 (44.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Festus

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Festus
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School147 (32.5%)305 (67.5%)
High School Diploma813 (61.8%)503 (38.2%)
College/Associate Degree1,137 (57.4%)844 (42.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher690 (54.2%)582 (45.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Festus

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Festus
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years83516.6%
35 to 44 Years1,18223.5%
45 to 54 Years73814.7%
55 to 64 Years95719.1%
65 to 74 Years84016.7%
75 to 84 Years2725.4%
85 Years and Over1973.9%
Total5,021100.0%

Housing Finances in Festus

Median Income by Occupancy in Festus

Median Income by Occupancy in Festus
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,787 (55.5%)$71,972
Renter-Occupied2,234 (44.5%)$44,594
Average5,021 (100.0%)$65,942

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Festus

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Festus
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00082 (2.9%)144 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99937 (1.3%)30 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99930 (1.1%)205 (9.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99927 (1.0%)92 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99999 (3.5%)151 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999178 (6.4%)241 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999322 (11.6%)337 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999666 (23.9%)316 (14.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999426 (15.3%)323 (14.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999629 (22.6%)175 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more291 (10.4%)220 (9.9%)
Total2,787 (100.0%)2,234 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Festus

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Festus
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300124 (4.4%)7 (0.3%)
$300 to $499509 (18.3%)32 (1.4%)
$500 to $799545 (19.6%)706 (31.6%)
$800 to $999121 (4.3%)756 (33.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499831 (29.8%)489 (21.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999535 (19.2%)101 (4.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49976 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99931 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more15 (0.5%)76 (3.4%)
Total2,787 (100.0%)2,234 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Festus

Housing Structures in Festus

Housing Structures in Festus
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,44768.6%
Single Unit, Attached1212.4%
2 Unit Apartments2515.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4719.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1082.1%
10 or more Apartments3386.7%
Mobile Home / Other2855.7%
Total5,021100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Festus

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Festus
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,455 (71.2%)992 (28.8%)
Single Unit, Attached57 (47.1%)64 (52.9%)
2 Unit Apartments43 (17.1%)208 (82.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13 (2.8%)458 (97.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)108 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)338 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other219 (76.8%)66 (23.2%)
Total2,787 (55.5%)2,234 (44.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Festus

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Festus
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms17 (0.6%)312 (14.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,002 (35.9%)1,366 (61.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,296 (46.5%)526 (23.5%)
8 or more Rooms472 (16.9%)30 (1.3%)
Total2,787 (100.0%)2,234 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Festus

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Festus
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,840 (66.0%)811 (36.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas30 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity907 (32.5%)1,407 (63.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)16 (0.7%)
Total2,787 (100.0%)2,234 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Festus

Household Vehicle Usage in Festus
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle128 (4.6%)282 (12.6%)
1 Vehicle687 (24.6%)1,119 (50.1%)
2 Vehicles1,089 (39.1%)542 (24.3%)
3 or more Vehicles883 (31.7%)291 (13.0%)
Total2,787 (100.0%)2,234 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Festus

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Festus

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9341,853
Median Property Value$179,500$192,400
Median Household Income$57,500$180
Monthly Housing Costs$448$15
Real Estate Taxes$1,198$54

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Festus

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Festus
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000189 (20.2%)59 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99942 (4.5%)113 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999647 (69.3%)1,393 (75.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99942 (4.5%)262 (14.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)15 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more14 (1.5%)11 (0.6%)
Total934 (100.0%)1,853 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Festus

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Festus
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00089 (9.5%)11 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99974 (7.9%)30 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99966 (7.1%)82 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99961 (6.5%)112 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999319 (34.2%)261 (14.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99999 (10.6%)347 (18.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999115 (12.3%)327 (17.6%)
$150,000 or more111 (11.9%)514 (27.7%)
Total934 (100.0%)1,853 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Festus

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Festus
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x434 (46.5%)79,774 (4,305.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x206 (22.1%)700 (37.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x48 (5.1%)464 (25.0%)
4.0x or more231 (24.7%)335 (18.1%)
Total934 (100.0%)1,853 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Festus

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Festus
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800242 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499308 (33.0%)406 (21.9%)
$800 to $1,499236 (25.3%)484 (26.1%)
Total934 (100.0%)1,853 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Festus

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Festus

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Festus
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,291 (98.7%)17 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years2,028 (99.5%)10 (0.5%)
19 to 25 Years985 (88.6%)127 (11.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,336 (85.9%)220 (14.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,442 (81.4%)330 (18.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,315 (94.7%)73 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,245 (80.6%)300 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,238 (99.6%)5 (0.4%)
75 Years and older667 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,547 (91.4%)1,082 (8.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Festus

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Festus
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,291 (98.7%)17 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,028 (99.5%)10 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen985 (88.6%)127 (11.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Festus

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Festus
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000943 (68.3%)438 (31.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,357 (88.3%)312 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,163 (94.3%)131 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,013 (95.2%)101 (4.8%)
$100,000 and over4,064 (97.6%)100 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Festus

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Festus
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6571 (43.6%)846 (64.7%)
6 to 18 Years633 (31.1%)1,439 (70.6%)
19 to 25 Years115 (10.3%)883 (79.4%)
25 to 34 Years206 (13.2%)1,229 (79.0%)
35 to 44 Years218 (12.3%)1,224 (69.1%)
45 to 54 Years270 (19.5%)1,092 (78.7%)
55 to 64 Years394 (25.5%)975 (63.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,222 (98.3%)614 (49.4%)
75 Years and over667 (100.0%)422 (63.3%)
Total4,296 (34.0%)8,724 (69.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Festus

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Festus
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)44 (7.2%)
5 to 17 Years41 (4.4%)22 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years145 (9.8%)25 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years478 (22.4%)367 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years305 (54.7%)276 (40.3%)
75 Years and over221 (71.5%)217 (60.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Festus

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Festus: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)44 (7.2%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)22 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years17 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (2.1%)34 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years194 (34.8%)167 (24.4%)
75 Years and over52 (16.8%)95 (26.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Festus: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)44 (7.2%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (0.4%)77 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years172 (30.8%)93 (13.6%)
75 Years and over49 (15.9%)53 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Festus: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years41 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years145 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years112 (5.2%)148 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years37 (6.6%)178 (26.0%)
75 Years and over68 (22.0%)30 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Festus: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years341 (16.0%)253 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years198 (35.5%)178 (26.0%)
75 Years and over164 (53.1%)176 (49.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Festus: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (2.4%)101 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)77 (11.2%)
75 Years and over56 (18.1%)89 (24.9%)

Technology Access in Festus

Computing Device Access in Festus

Computing Device Access in Festus
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,72874.3%
Smartphone4,22884.2%
Tablet2,94958.7%
No Computing Device4759.5%
Total5,021100.0%

Internet Access in Festus

Internet Access in Festus
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,76375.0%
Cellular Data Only4158.3%
Satellite Internet3767.5%
No Internet68513.6%
Total5,021100.0%

Festus Summary

Festus, Missouri is a small city located in Jefferson County, Missouri. It is situated about 30 miles south of St. Louis and is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 11,602 as of the 2010 census, making it the second largest city in Jefferson County.

History

Festus was founded in 1867 by a group of German immigrants who had settled in the area. The city was named after the Latin word for “festival”, and the city was originally known as “Festival”. The city was incorporated in 1887 and was officially renamed “Festus” in 1895.
The city was a major center for coal mining in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city was also home to a large number of brickyards and other industries. The city was also home to a large number of German immigrants, who brought with them their culture and traditions.

Geography

Festus is located in the southeastern corner of Jefferson County, Missouri. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, about 30 miles south of St. Louis. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The city is located in the Ozark Plateau region of Missouri, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city is also located near the Meramec River, which is a popular destination for fishing and other outdoor activities.

Economy

Festus has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries and businesses. The city is home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a large automotive parts manufacturer. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
The city is also home to a number of medical facilities, including a hospital and several clinics. The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including a community college and a technical school.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Festus was 11,602. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Festus is a small city with a rich history and a diverse economy. The city is home to a number of manufacturing companies, retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, medical facilities, and other services. The city has a population of 11,602 as of the 2010 census, and is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Festus?
Total Population of Festus is 12,772.
What is the Total Male Population of Festus?
Total Male Population of Festus is 6,018.
What is the Total Female Population of Festus?
Total Female Population of Festus is 6,754.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Festus?
There are 89.10 Males per 100 Females in Festus.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Festus?
There are 112.23 Females per 100 Males in Festus.
What is the Median Population Age in Festus?
Median Population Age in Festus is 37.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Festus
Average Family Size in Festus is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Festus
Average Household Size in Festus is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Festus?
Per Capita income in Festus is $29,736.
What is the Median Family Income in Festus?
Median Family Income in Festus is $78,139.
What is the Median Household income in Festus?
Median Household Income in Festus is $65,942.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Festus?
Income or Wage Gap in Festus is 25.6%.
Women in Festus earn 74.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Festus?
Family Income Deficit in Festus is $13,573.
Families that are below poverty line in Festus earn $13,573 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Festus?
Inequality or Gini Index in Festus is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Festus?
There are 5,926 People in the Labor Forcein in Festus.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Festus?
61.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Festus.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Festus?
Unemployment Rate in Festus is 5.4%.