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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dent County

Missouri · 14,927 residents · 752.761 sq mi
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Dent County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,193. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% 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 $62,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,927
+9%since 1990
from 13,702 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+5%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Dent County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,193
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,594 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,463
+60%since 1990
from $9,033 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
−7.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$337
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
25.8% rent
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(13,571)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(105)
Asian0%(6)
Diversity Score4.2%(578)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(14,420)
Black0.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(112)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score3.4%(503)
3
−20%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.7 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 Dent County, Missouri?

Dent County, Missouri has about 14,927 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dent County, Missouri earns about $27,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dent County, Missouri expensive?

In Dent County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $62,400, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Dent County, Missouri?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dent County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dent County, Missouri?

About 17.2% of people in Dent County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dent County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Dent County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,225 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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