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Dade County

Missouri · 7,569 residents · 490.01 sq mi
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Dade County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,117. Population has declined 4% 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 $101,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
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
7,569
−4%since 2000
from 7,923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+14%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Dade County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,117
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,097 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,237
+77%since 2000
from $14,254 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,670)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(67)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(250)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(6,995)
Black0.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(135)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other3.4%(258)
Diversity Score14.5%(1,097)
Segregation Score6.5%(489)
Diversity Score
14
+359%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dade County, Missouri?

Dade County, Missouri has about 7,569 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dade County, Missouri earns about $42,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dade County, Missouri expensive?

In Dade County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $101,800, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Dade County, Missouri?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dade County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dade County, Missouri?

About 19.1% of people in Dade County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dade County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Dade County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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