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Dent County

Missouri · 15,657 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 $36,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,100. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,657
+5%since 2000
from 14,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,118
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,193 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,111
+25%since 2000
from $14,463 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(14,420)
Black0.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(112)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(503)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(15,021)
Black0.4%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(148)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other1.9%(292)
Diversity Score8.4%(1,316)
Diversity Score
8
+149%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dent County, Missouri?

Dent County, Missouri has about 15,657 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dent County, Missouri earns about $36,118 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 $84,100, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Dent County, Missouri?

About 11.2% 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 18.2% 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 1,955 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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