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Bollinger County

Missouri · 10,567 residents · 617.904 sq mi
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Bollinger County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,140. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,600. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,567
−12%since 2000
from 12,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+20%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Bollinger County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,140
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,813
+60%since 2000
from $13,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(11,714)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(68)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(298)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(9,862)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(153)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other2.5%(266)
Diversity Score11.1%(1,173)
Segregation Score16.9%(1,782)
Diversity Score
11
+348%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bollinger County, Missouri?

Bollinger County, Missouri has about 10,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bollinger County, Missouri earns about $45,140 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bollinger County, Missouri expensive?

In Bollinger County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Bollinger County, Missouri?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bollinger County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bollinger County, Missouri?

About 15.7% of people in Bollinger County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bollinger County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bollinger County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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