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Audrain County

Missouri · 24,962 residents · 692.25 sq mi
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Audrain County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,699. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,962
−3%since 2000
from 25,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+5%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,699
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,057 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,810
+45%since 2000
from $16,441 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(23,425)
Black7.2%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(189)
Asian0.3%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(4,983)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(21,450)
Black5.2%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(731)
Asian0.5%(114)
Other3.8%(958)
Diversity Score29%(7,232)
Segregation Score21.3%(5,323)
Diversity Score
29
+50%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Audrain County, Missouri?

Audrain County, Missouri has about 24,962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Audrain County, Missouri?

The typical household in Audrain County, Missouri earns about $44,699 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Audrain County, Missouri expensive?

In Audrain County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Audrain County, Missouri?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Audrain County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Audrain County, Missouri?

About 14.8% of people in Audrain County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Audrain County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Audrain County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,363 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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