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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Daviess County

Missouri · 8,016 residents · 563.282 sq mi
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Daviess County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,855. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% 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 $64,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,016
+2%since 1990
from 7,865 in 1990
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+4%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Daviess County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,855
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,351 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,953
+77%since 1990
from $9,008 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,900
+100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
76.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
23.4% rent
2.1
+57%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(7,813)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(26)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score2.5%(193)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(7,877)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(55)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score2%(163)
2
−17%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−26%since 1990
from 30.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daviess County, Missouri?

Daviess County, Missouri has about 8,016 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Daviess County, Missouri earns about $30,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daviess County, Missouri expensive?

In Daviess County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,900, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Daviess County, Missouri?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Daviess County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daviess County, Missouri?

About 15.2% of people in Daviess County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Daviess County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Daviess County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 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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