Bates City

City in Lafayette County, Missouri

Aerial view of Bates City, Missouri
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Bates City is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, with 219 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Grove, 3.5 miles W.

About Bates City

Bates City is a city in western Lafayette County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 219 at the 2020 census, which is neither a gain nor a loss in population since 2010.

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Living in Bates City

Median household income
$88,750
Median home value
$218,800
Median rent
$1,292/mo
Median age
44.5
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Bates City, MO population

Bates City had 219 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census219
Density202 per sq mi (78 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bates City at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyLafayette County
TypeCity
Population219 (2020)
Land area1.08 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates39.0039° N, 94.0634° W
ZIP code64011
Official websitebatescity.net
Census code (GEOID)2903556

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bates City

What county is Bates City in?

Bates City is in Lafayette County, Missouri.

What is the population of Bates City, MO?

219 people lived in Bates City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bates City, MO?

The ZIP code of Bates City is 64011.

What is the elevation of Bates City?

860 feet (262 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bates City?

Oak Grove (3.5 mi), Odessa (5.2 mi), Lake Lafayette (6.4 mi), Grain Valley (8.1 mi), Tarsney Lakes (8.5 mi).

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