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Lathrop, MO


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Lathrop, Missouri

Lathrop, Missouri, in Clinton county, is 31 miles SE of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 33 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Lathrop has a population of 2,092.

The People and Families of Lathrop

In Lathrop, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lathrop had a median family income of $46,157.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Lathrop ($200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Lathrop Housing

About 71% of housing units in Lathrop are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lathrop, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Lathrop, MO

Comparing Lathrop to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity77
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men67
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime11
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