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U.S. State24th State • August 10, 1821
Missouri MO
"The Show-Me State"
The Gateway to the West, where Lewis and Clark departed, where the Oregon Trail began, where Harry Truman made the decisions that ended World War II, and where the blues, jazz, and rock and roll found some of their greatest voices.
Missouri state finances at a glance
State Debt - FY2024
$7.0 billion
Total state government debt outstanding at the close of fiscal 2024, including long-term bonds and short-term borrowing across state agencies and public universities.
Tax Revenue - FY2024
$17.8 billion
Total Missouri state tax collections in fiscal 2024, led by the individual income tax ($7.8B) and the general sales tax ($5.3B).
Borrowing
Missouri's constitution requires a statewide vote for general obligation debt, so most borrowing is done through appropriation-backed bonds issued by the Board of Public Buildings and other state authorities. These are sold to investors in the tax-exempt municipal market and repaid from annual appropriations. The state reported about $300 million in interest on its debt in fiscal 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Survey of State Government Finances.
6.2M
Population
24th
State (1821)
8
Bordering States
630 ft
Arch Height