Missouri


Map of Missouri

Missouri

The Show Me State features diverse geography from plains to Ozark mountains. Known for agriculture, manufacturing, and as gateway to the West.

Capital: Jefferson City

Population: 6.17 million

Electoral Votes: 10

Governor: Mike Kehoe (Republican)

Largest City: Kansas City

State Website: mo.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Cori Bush
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 1
St. Louis

Ann Wagner
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Ballwin

Blaine Luetkemeyer
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Jefferson City

Mark Alford
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Lee’s Summit

Emanuel Cleaver
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 5
Kansas City

Sam Graves
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 6
St. Joseph

Eric Burlison
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 7
Springfield

Jason Smith
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 8
Poplar Bluff

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 8/10/1821

Minimum Wage: $12.30

Motto: “Salus populi suprema lex esto (The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law)”

Nickname: The Show Me State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 38.8 years

Male: 49.1%

Female: 50.9%

Economic Data

Average Income: $59,730

Income Rank: 35

Poverty Rate: 12.9%

Annual Budget: $40 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $217,400

Average Rent: $939

Property Tax Rate: 0.97%

Home Owners: 67.1%

Renters: 32.9%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 89.6%

Some College: 31.7%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 11.4%

Education Ranking: 31

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 40

Crime Rate: 495 per 100k

Population Density: 89.8 per sq mi