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Cedar County

Missouri · 14,188 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 $39,408. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
14,188
+3%since 2000
from 13,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+3%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Cedar County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,408
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,397
+70%since 2000
from $14,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(12,899)
Black0.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(261)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other2.9%(416)
Diversity Score13.6%(1,933)
Segregation Score20.9%(2,971)
Diversity Score
14
+186%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar County, Missouri?

Cedar County, Missouri has about 14,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar County, Missouri earns about $39,408 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 $95,200, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar County, Missouri?

About 13.7% 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 18.2% 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 2,095 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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