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Dent County

Missouri · 14,421 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 $42,714. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 15% 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 $104,900. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
14,421
−3%since 2000
from 14,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+14%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,714
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,193 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,254
+61%since 2000
from $14,463 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(13,203)
Black0.4%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(271)
Asian0.4%(54)
Other3.9%(557)
Diversity Score15.7%(2,267)
Segregation Score20.5%(2,956)
Diversity Score
16
+367%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dent County, Missouri?

Dent County, Missouri has about 14,421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dent County, Missouri earns about $42,714 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 $104,900, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Dent County, Missouri?

About 14.9% 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 18.0% 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 719 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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