City profile · Missouri · Census ACS 2023

Pacific, MO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Pacific - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,299
Residents
$57,119
Median income
$244,000
Median home
$1,218
Median rent (state)

Pacific - the verdict

Pacific ranks in the 31st percentile for household income and the 52nd percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

31st
percentile, household income
54th
percentile, home value
38th
percentile, median rent
52nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Pacific, MO

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 7,299 residents in Pacific, a small town within Missouri. The typical household in Pacific brings in $57,119 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 2.4%. Typical homes in Pacific are valued around $244,000, and the median resident age is 40.6 years. 19.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 58.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 24 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 71% from five years earlier. Pacific reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1307.7 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Missouri scores 90.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,218 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Missouri run around $219, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Pacific report an average commute of 26.6 minutes, with 85.2% driving alone and 8.0% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 90.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

7,299 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$57,119 /yr

Poverty 2.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Pacific compare to other US cities?

Here's how Pacific stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 31% higher than other cities
Home value 54% pricier than other cities
Median rent 38% pricier than other cities
Safety 52% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Missouri, Pacific ranks #109 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Pacific's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Missouri, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

31stIncome percentile
52ndSafety percentile

31st percentile nationally for median household income · 52nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Pacific's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Pacific's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 46 Avg. percentile National median
Pacific's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Pacific's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$244,000 46th percentile more affordable than 46% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Pacific $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Pacific, MO Pacific, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Pacific, MO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Pacific, MO median $57,119/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Pacific, MO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Pacific, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,299
Median Income
$57,119
Median Home Value
$244,000
Median Age
40.6
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1307.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
183.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1124.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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7,200 residents7,400 residents7,600 residents7,800 residents8,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,328 residents 7,824 residents ▲ +6.8%
Pacific's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
24
housing units authorized
Single-Family
18
detached homes
Multifamily
6
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 14
2020 36
2021 25
2022 66
2023 119
2024 24

Permit volume increased 71% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
26.6 minutes
Drive Alone
85.2%
Carpool
4.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.9%
Work from Home
8.0%

Based on 3,645 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Missouri - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Missouri state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Pacific sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,218/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
90.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Aurora
7,331 people
Marshfield
7,599 people
Boonville
7,682 people
Sappington
6,882 people
Valley Park
6,817 people
Bonne Terre
6,773 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Pacific's 7,299 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Willow Oak, FL
7,299 people
Cullowhee, NC
7,300 people
Mira Monte, CA
7,301 people
Cherry Valley, CA
7,302 people
Taneytown, MD
7,295 people
Cedarhurst, NY
7,306 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Pacific's $57,119 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Claremore, OK
$57,120 median income
Howell, MI
$57,122 median income
Clayton, NY
$57,125 median income
Moody, TX
$57,125 median income
Cameron, TX
$57,126 median income
Kenmar, PA
$57,111 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Pacific, MO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Pacific, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 79.7% 7.1% 12.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.2% White 79.7% Black or African American 7.1% Asian 0.3% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.3% Two or more races 12.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Pacific compares to nearby Missouri cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Pacific (this city) 7,299 $57,119
Aurora 7,331 $46,855
Marshfield 7,599 $67,134
Boonville 7,682 $51,321
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Pacific, MO?

What is the population of Pacific, MO? +

The population of Pacific, MO stands at 7,299 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Pacific, MO? +

In Pacific, the typical household earns $57,119 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Pacific? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Pacific; the closest available measure is the Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Pacific, MO safe? +

Pacific has a total crime rate of 1307.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Pacific, MO? +

The median home value in Pacific is $244,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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