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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Christian County

Missouri · 32,644 residents · 562.603 sq mi
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Christian County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,995. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 21,641 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $58,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,644
−40%vs 2000
vs 54,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
−40%vs 2000
vs 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.7
−5%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K45K63K81K99K1990201020202024Christian County
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,995
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,085 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,862
−41%vs 2000
vs $18,422 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$340
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $511 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(52,409)
Black0.3%(139)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(714)
Asian0.3%(154)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(2,521)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(32,214)
Black0.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(356)
Asian0.2%(67)
Other0.9%(303)
Diversity Score5.9%(1,912)
Diversity Score
6
+26%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.6%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+71%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Christian County, Missouri?

Christian County, Missouri has about 32,644 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Christian County, Missouri earns about $25,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Christian County, Missouri expensive?

In Christian County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $58,600, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Christian County, Missouri?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Christian County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Christian County, Missouri?

About 10.1% of people in Christian County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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