As of 2024 the population of Bates County is 15,878. The population is expected to shrink to 15,706 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.22%.
The median age of Bates County residents is 43.
The diversity index of Bates County is 17.7, meaning that there is a 18% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Bates County is $77,065 and projected to be $88,782 in 2029. Per capita income is $30,937, projected to be $35,868 in 2029. 1.37% of households – 218 – have an income of $200,000 or higher.
There are 7,172 housing units in Bates County; 4,755 are owner-occupied, 1,598 are rented, and 819 are vacant. The average home value is $179,679, with 163 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,540 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 636 businesses in Bates County, employing 4,868 workers and pulling from a labor force of 6,951 age 16 and above. 2,666 workers commute into Bates County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,472 residents both live and work in/around Bates County. The average travel time is 34.0 minutes. 15.78% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.5% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,443 drive alone, 635 carpool, and 3 take public transportation. 205 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 665 residents work from home.
5,712 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 961 have associates degrees, 1,164 have bachelor’s degrees, and 538 hold a graduate or professional degree.
