West Sullivan, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 220, West Sullivan's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

West Sullivan is a small community located in Missouri, within Crawford County. The total population is 220. It ranks as the 709th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Sullivan is 26.7 years. This is 32% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Sullivan is $61,875. This is 12% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.2%. This is 76% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.8%. This is 193% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $150,000. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, West Sullivan is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 10.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Sullivan is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (14.5% vs 5.2%).

Education

2.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Sullivan, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.