Missouri
“The Show-Me State”
What Makes Missouri Beautiful
Missouri is a land where rivers converge and landscapes collide, from the Ozark Plateau's spring-fed rivers and ancient dolomite bluffs to the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Table Rock Lake sparkles in the Ozarks, and Ha Ha Tonka's castle ruins overlook a landscape of caves, sinkholes, and natural bridges.
Key Metrics
6.2M
Population
$385.2B
GDP
+4.2%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$63.8K
Median Income
9.2%
Tax Burden
History
Lewis and Clark depart from near St. Louis on their western expedition
Admitted as the 24th state under the Missouri Compromise
Pony Express begins its first ride from St. Joseph
St. Louis hosts the World's Fair and Summer Olympics
Gateway Arch completed in St. Louis
Top Cities
Kansas City
508K
Largest city; BBQ capital; jazz heritage
St. Louis
280K
Gateway Arch; beer heritage; Mississippi River hub
Springfield
170K
Birthplace of Route 66; Bass Pro headquarters
Columbia
130K
University of Missouri; college town
Jefferson City
43K
State capital; Missouri River bluffs
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$38.2B
State Budget
$37B
State Revenue
$-1.2B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
12.1%
Poverty Rate
30.5%
College Degree
7.8%
Uninsured
495/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Missouri Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $389B | $407B | $429B | $505B | $663B |
| Baseline | $388B | $402B | $419B | $475B | $585B |
| Pessimistic | $387B | $395B | $405B | $437B | $495B |
Political Landscape
R+10