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Cedar County

Missouri · 13,982 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 $32,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,982
+2%since 2000
from 13,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+6%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Cedar County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,694 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,432
+14%since 2000
from $14,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.8%(655)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(13,432)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(204)
Asian0.3%(44)
Other2.1%(296)
Diversity Score9.7%(1,354)
Diversity Score
10
+103%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar County, Missouri?

Cedar County, Missouri has about 13,982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar County, Missouri earns about $32,800 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar County, Missouri?

About 11.9% 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 17.9% 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 1,889 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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