Blue Springs, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Blue Springs, Missouri Info Snack

Population
55,415
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
4.9%
Median Home
$174,800
Median Income
$72,846
Median Rent
$1,013

Blue Springs SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
6

Blue Springs, MO Crime Report

1,430
Total Crimes
2,544.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
8.47%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Blue Springs
/ 100k People
Missouri
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,430 2,544.8 3,073.7 2,346.0
Violent Crime 119 211.8 542.7 387.8
Murder 2 3.6 11.8 6.5
Robbery 20 35.6 74.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 83 147.7 413.3 279.7
Property Crime 1,311 2,333.0 2,531.0 1,958.2
Burglary 112 199.3 378.8 314.2
Larceny 1,039 1,849.0 1,759.1 1,398.0
Car Theft 160 284.7 393.2 246.0

Blue Springs, MO Cost Of Living

96
Blue Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Blue Springs Missouri National Average
Overall 96 89 100
Services 99 95 100
Groceries 93 96 100
Health 100 96 100
Housing 86 77 100
Transportation 94 91 100
Utilities 99 97 100

Blue Springs, MO Photos

Source: Google Maps
Source: Google Maps

Rankings for Blue Springs in Missouri

Map Of Blue Springs, MO

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Population over time in Blue Springs

Year Population % Change
2020 55,415 1.9%
2019 54,370 0.6%
2018 54,036 0.7%
2017 53,641 0.5%
2016 53,364 0.6%
2015 53,053 0.5%
2014 52,776 0.7%
2013 52,401 0.9%
2012 51,951 0.9%
2011 51,508 -

Race / Ethnicity in Blue Springs

White
81.3% (45,033)
African American
7.5% (4,158)
American Indian
0.2% (118)
Asian
1.5% (851)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (119)
Two Or More
2.8% (1,540)
Hispanic
6.5% (3,596)
Race Blue Springs MO USA
White 81.3% 78.8% 60.1%
African American 7.5% 11.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 2.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 6.5% 4.3% 18.2%

Gender in Blue Springs

Female
51.9% (28,737)
Male
48.1% (26,678)
Gender Blue Springs MO USA
Female 51.9% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 48.1% 49.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Blue Springs for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (554)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (1,662)
High School / GED
27.0% (14,962)
Some College
27.0% (14,962)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (4,433)
Bachelor's Degree
23.0% (12,745)
Master's Degree
8.0% (4,433)
Professional Degree
2.0% (1,108)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (554)
Education Blue Springs MO USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 27.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 27.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 23.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Blue Springs, Missouri

Less than $10,000
2.3% (125,299)
$10,000 to $14,999
0.9% (52,298)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.7% (317,334)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.6% (420,842)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (655,642)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.4% (1,294,396)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (772,497)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.6% (1,196,608)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.7% (479,950)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (226,628)
Income Blue Springs MO USA
Less than $10,000 2.3% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.9% 4.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.7% 9.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.6% 10.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 13.7% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.4% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.6% 14.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.7% 5.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 5.2% 8.3%

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