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Cedar County

Missouri · 14,888 residents (2025 est.) · 474.47 sq mi
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Cedar County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,181. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,615
+6%since 2000
from 13,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 29 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+2%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,888 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Cedar County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(976)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(889)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.9%(1,006)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(841)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(755)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(1,539)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.4%(1,523)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(1,679)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(2,027)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(1,861)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(1,228)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(291)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,181
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,694 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,063
+109%since 2000
from $14,356 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+23%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+22%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(13,180)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(153)
Asian0.5%(63)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(13,461)
Black0.5%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(320)
Asian0%(4)
Other5.2%(758)
Diversity Score
19
+60%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
20
−6%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(252)
Peruvian0.3%(44)
Cuban0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Ancestry
German18.5%(2,701)
English18%(2,635)
Irish11%(1,610)
American10.1%(1,479)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(331)
Dutch1.9%(274)
Swiss1.8%(260)
Scottish1.7%(247)
French1.5%(223)
Italian1.4%(207)
British1.1%(165)
Brazilian0.8%(121)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.6%(93)
Swedish0.4%(64)
Portuguese0.4%(60)
Welsh0.4%(56)
Danish0.4%(55)
Canadian0.3%(48)
Australian0.3%(41)
Bulgarian0.2%(35)
Austrian0.2%(24)
Polish0.2%(23)
Czech0.1%(16)
Arab0.1%(9)
Lebanese0.1%(9)
Iranian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.2%(1,562)
Married55.7%(3,319)
Widowed5.9%(352)
Divorced12.2%(724)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(874)
Married58%(3,359)
Widowed15.3%(884)
Divorced11.6%(670)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar County, Missouri?

Cedar County, Missouri has about 14,615 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar County, Missouri earns about $48,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar County, Missouri expensive?

In Cedar County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $168,100, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar County, Missouri?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar County, Missouri?

About 17.0% of people in Cedar County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,522 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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3 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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