City · Missouri
Higginsville, Missouri
Higginsville, city, in Lafayette County, Missouri. Higginsville had 4,770 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,817 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,781 (±17). GEOID 2931960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,770
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,817 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,781 ±17
Median household income
$81,033
±$15,824 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$166,100
±$19,048 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$980
±$99 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Higginsville and what county is it in?
Higginsville is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 1,278 residents per square mile in 2020.
Higginsville is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Higginsville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,770 people lived in Higginsville on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 4,817 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,781 (±17).
| Measure | Higginsville | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,781 ±17 | 33,115 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,986 ±205 | 12,576 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.23 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,331 ±255 | 14,221 | no clear change |
Higginsville's population since 2000
From 4,682 in 2000 to 4,770 in 2025: up 1.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Higginsville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Higginsville?
The median resident of Higginsville is 44.6 years old; 12.6% are under 18 and 25.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.2%.
| Measure | Higginsville | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 ±6.4 | 40.9 | +11.5 |
| Under 18 years | 12.6% ±3.6 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.2% ±5.6 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±4.1 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2% ±3.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.3% ±5.2 pts | 89.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±2.4 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±4.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±3.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5% ±5.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4% ±4.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4% ±7.0 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2% ±4.1 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0% ±5.3 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.9% ±6.5 pts | 26.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.0% ±4.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8% ±4.9 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±2.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Higginsville earn?
Half of Higginsville's 1,986 households earn less than $81,033 a year (±$15,824), against $80,612 in Lafayette County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,515 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $24,518 after inflation. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Higginsville | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,033 ±$15,824 | $80,612 | +$24,518 |
| Mean household income | $82,506 ±$7,557 | $93,896 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,743 ±$4,076 | $36,530 | +$10,332 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8% ±2.2 pts | 9.3% | −18.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±4.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±2.2 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1% ±5.0 pts | 87.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Higginsville?
Owners occupy 74.5% of Higginsville's occupied homes and renters 25.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,100 by its owner (±$19,048). The median renter pays $980 a month including utilities, and 29.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Higginsville | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,100 ±$19,048 | $216,500 | +$37,000 |
| Median gross rent | $980 ±$99 | $928 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.0% ±12.3 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,182 ±$98 | $1,371 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.5% ±6.3 pts | 75.7% | +24.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.5% ±6.3 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,331 ±255 | 14,221 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.0% ±11.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.6% ±5.0 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.1% ±4.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.9% ±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Higginsville building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Higginsville in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Higginsville work and get to work?
83.5% of Higginsville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Higginsville | Lafayette County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3% ±6.2 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±2.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±7.9 pts | 79.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±6.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.7 min ±2.3 | 24.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Higginsville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Higginsville, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 904.02Lafayette County | 2,852 | $74,743 |
| Tract 902Lafayette County | 6,553 | $73,815 |
| Tract 904.01Lafayette County | 3,840 | $93,368 |
| Tract 905Lafayette County | 3,406 | $72,550 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Higginsville) · Census block assignment files
How does Higginsville compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Higginsville is the 5,034th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 143rd-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Higginsville ranks 82nd of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 143rd | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 270th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 144th | 420 |
| Median household income | 82nd | 416 |
| Per capita income | 102nd | 420 |
| Median home value | 193rd | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 142nd | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 317th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 109th | 404 |
| Median age | 59th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 126th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 303rd | 420 |
Higginsville's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Higginsville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Higginsville?
19 of the 57 figures for Higginsville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Higginsville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Higginsville.