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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cedar County

Missouri · 13,733 residents · 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 $26,694. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $61,600. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,733
+14%since 1990
from 12,093 in 1990
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+1%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Cedar County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,694
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,939 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,356
+62%since 1990
from $8,864 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$324
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $231 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
21.7% rent
2.3
+14%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(11,974)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(66)
Asian0%(5)
Diversity Score3.8%(455)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(13,180)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(153)
Asian0.5%(63)
Diversity Score4.8%(655)
5
+27%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−25%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar County, Missouri?

Cedar County, Missouri has about 13,733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cedar County, Missouri earns about $26,694 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar County, Missouri?

About 10.0% 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 17.4% 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 1,640 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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