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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Laclede County

Missouri · 27,158 residents · 764.627 sq mi
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Laclede County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,122. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 5,355 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,158
−16%vs 2000
vs 32,513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K32K35K37K1990201020202024Laclede County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,122
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,562 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,522
−39%vs 2000
vs $15,572 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$271
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(31,296)
Black0.4%(138)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(401)
Asian0.3%(94)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(1,588)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(26,799)
Black0.3%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(117)
Asian0.2%(57)
Other0.8%(208)
Diversity Score4.3%(1,171)
Diversity Score
4
−12%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.4%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+40%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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LACLEDE COUNTY VS
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LACLEDE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laclede County, Missouri?

Laclede County, Missouri has about 27,158 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Laclede County, Missouri earns about $20,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laclede County, Missouri expensive?

In Laclede County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Laclede County, Missouri?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Laclede County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laclede County, Missouri?

About 16.7% of people in Laclede County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9602.01Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9602.02
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 65536ZIP 65632ZIP 65722ZIP 65463ZIP 65470
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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