New estimate of non-drivers in Missouri: 30% of our population

We have previously published an estimate of the number of non-drivers and non-driving adults in Missouri.

Here is an updated estimate, based on the most recent data available (2007 Federal Highway Administration data).

In brief:

• 30% of Missouri's population does not have a driver's license. 
• Over 16% of adults do not have a driver's license.

The question, as always: How well does Missouri's transportation system and policies provide for the needs of this large minority of the population--100% of children under the age of 16 and 16% of adults--who live in our society, go to school, have jobs, and pay taxes, but cannot drive?


Overall population (2007)

Missouri population	5,878,415	100%	source
Number of licensed drivers	4,161,957	70.8%	source
Number of non-drivers	1,716,458	29.2%

Population age 16 and above (2007)

Population age 16 and above	4,976,668	100%	source
Number of drivers	4,161,957	83.6%	source
Number of non-drivers, age 16 and above	814,711	16.4%