Pettis County, Missouri: commercial real estate data.
Pettis County, Missouri had an estimated 43,791 residents on July 1, 2024, up 1.9 percent since the 2020 census base of 42,980, across 682 square miles. County output reached $3.34 bn in 2024, 1,004 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 38 7(a) approvals worth $51.0 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Pettis County
How many people live in Pettis County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202443,397
- Households16,996
- Average household size2.55
- Median household income$60,430
- Median age38.2
- Median gross rent$885 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$166,300
- Home value to household income2.8 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income17.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher18.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree7.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over28,868
- Population under 1810,887
- Share under 1825.1 percent
- Population 65 and over7,516
- Share 65 and over17.3 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6424,994
- Civilian labor force20,909
- Unemployment rate3.8 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over64.3 percent
- Rank by population among Missouri counties26th of 115
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1141st of 3,222
Pettis County is the 26th largest of 115 Missouri counties by population. A median home costs 2.8 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 25.1 percent against 17.3 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Pettis County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202443,791
- Census 2020 base population42,980
- Population change since the 2020 census base1.89 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024200
- Births, 2024557
- Deaths, 2024486
- Natural change, 202471
- Net domestic migration, 2024-112
- Net international migration, 2024241
- Total net migration, 2024129
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 202458
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1208th of 3,144
The county has grown 1.89 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Pettis County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,018
- People arriving, from those returns1,967
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,054
- Net household movement-36
- Adjusted gross income arriving$45.9 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-2.4 m
- Average income of an arriving household$45,129
- Average income of a leaving household$45,850
- Largest single originJohnson County (120 households)
- Largest single destinationJohnson County (116 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 120 | 203 | $4.2 m |
| Benton County | 91 | 176 | $3.2 m |
| Saline County | 66 | 122 | $2.2 m |
| Jackson County | 52 | 102 | $2.2 m |
| Cooper County | 38 | 54 | $1.5 m |
| Henry County | 37 | 75 | $1.4 m |
| Boone County | 36 | 75 | $1.4 m |
| Morgan County | 29 | 63 | $1.7 m |
Households arriving report $721 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Johnson County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Pettis County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.34 bn
- County GDP, 2023$3.19 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20244.9 percent
- GDP change over five years58.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Missouri areas BEA publishes17th of 115
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes911th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$77,004
Output grew 4.9 percent in the latest year and 58.6 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Pettis County
- Covered employment, annual average19,456
- Establishments reporting1,325
- Average annual pay$48,616
- Average weekly wage$935
- Manufacturing, employment4,853
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$60,436
- Retail trade, employment2,325
- Retail trade, average annual pay$34,791
- Health care and social assistance, employment2,082
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$37,326
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,517
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$20,152
- Wholesale trade, employment791
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment752
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4,853 | 57 | $60,436 |
| Retail trade | 2,325 | 164 | $34,791 |
| Health care and social assistance | 2,082 | 382 | $37,326 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,517 | 84 | $20,152 |
| Wholesale trade | 791 | 46 | $59,298 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 752 | 36 | $44,007 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 660 | 55 | $47,204 |
| Other services, except public administration | 655 | 99 | $42,115 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,853 jobs, 24.9 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Pettis County?
- Establishments, all industries1,004
- Employment at those establishments17,225
- Annual payroll$823.2 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents23.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Pettis County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202499
- Declared construction value permitted$11.7 m
- Single family units authorized24
- Multifamily units authorized75
- Multifamily share of units75.8 percent
- Average declared value per unit$118,034
- Units authorized per 1,000 households5.8
Multifamily is 75.8 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is being built for renters rather than buyers.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Pettis County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded38
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$51.0 m
- Average 7(a) approval$1,341,561
- Median 7(a) approval$615,600
- 10th percentile approval$52,170
- 90th percentile approval$3,217,440
- Largest single approval$5,000,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)436
- Jobs per approval11.5
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active18
- Distinct industries receiving approvals25
- Median 7(a) term180 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer44.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms17
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter16
- Franchise loans6
- Franchise share of approvals15.8 percent
- Leading industry by approval countChicken Egg Production (4)
- Most active lenderLive Oak Banking Company (7)
- 504 approvals recorded7
- 504 gross approval dollars$6.9 m
- Average 504 approval$985,429
- Median 504 approval$478,000
- Distinct CDCs active3
- 504 jobs per approval16.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved16.2
- Most active CDCRural Missouri, Inc. (4)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$57.9 m
The average approval of $1,341,561 sits well above the median of $615,600, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. 44.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms of 240 months or more, so this is a market where SBA credit is buying buildings, not just funding operations.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Pettis County
Do SBA loans in Pettis County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded8
- Paid in full7
- Charged off1
- Status: Cancelled7
- Status: Exempt from disclosure22
- Status: Paid in full7
- Status: Charged off1
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 8 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Pettis County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending6
- Sedalia, approvals29
- Mora, approvals4
- Hughesville, approvals2
- La Monte, approvals1
- Smithton, approvals1
- Green Ridge, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Sedalia | 29 | $28,239,300 |
| Mora | 4 | $14,084,800 |
| Hughesville | 2 | $8,444,100 |
| La Monte | 1 | $108,000 |
| Smithton | 1 | $53,100 |
| Green Ridge | 1 | $50,000 |
Sedalia accounts for 29 approvals against 4 in Mora. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Pettis County?
- Land area682 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Missouri counties32nd of 115
- Width, east to west25 mi
- Height, north to south30.1 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary7
- Residents per square mile of land64
- Establishments per square mile1.47
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Pettis County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Pettis County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 290823
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book6
- Of those, participating in the NFIP6
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Pettis County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Pettis County (community 290823), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Pettis County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202443,397
- Households16,996
- Average household size2.55
- Median household income$60,430
- Median age38.2
Common questions
Pettis County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Pettis County, Missouri?
The Census Bureau estimates 43,791 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 43,397, in 16,996 households, ranking 26th of 115 Missouri counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Pettis County's population growing?
The population has grown 1.89 percent since the 2020 census base of 42,980, to 43,791 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 557 births against 486 deaths, with net migration of 129. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Pettis County?
$60,430. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,300, which is 2.8 times income, and median gross rent is $885 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Pettis County?
1,004 establishments, employing 17,225 people with an annual payroll of $823.2 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Pettis County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,853 jobs, 24.9 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 19,456 jobs at an average annual pay of $48,616, or $935 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Pettis County?
38 7(a) approvals totaling $51.0 m since FY2020, across 18 lenders, with a median approval of $615,600, plus 7 504 approvals worth $6.9 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Pettis County?
99 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $11.7 m. Multifamily was 75.8 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Pettis County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Pettis County come from?
The largest single origin is Johnson County, with 120 households. Arriving households report an average income of $45,129 against $45,850 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Pettis County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Pettis County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Pettis.
8 Census places lie wholly or partly in Pettis County. All 8 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedalia | city | 22,003 | 29 | Wholly in this county |
| Windsor | city | 3,094 | None recorded | 12.7 percent here, 87.3 percent Henry County |
| La Monte | city | 1,126 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Smithton | city | 535 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Green Ridge | city | 496 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Houstonia | city | 273 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Hughesville | village | 95 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Ionia | town | 74 | None recorded | 3.8 percent here, 96.2 percent Benton County |
A further 4 of the county's 38 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Pettis County, the largest being Mora (4). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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