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Laclede County

Missouri · 35,571 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 $37,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
35,571
+9%since 2000
from 32,513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K32K35K37K1990201020202024Laclede County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,294
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,562 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,858
+28%since 2000
from $15,572 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(33,596)
Black0.7%(237)
Hispanic / Latino2%(719)
Asian0.4%(148)
Other1.9%(660)
Diversity Score12.1%(4,289)
Diversity Score
12
+147%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laclede County, Missouri?

Laclede County, Missouri has about 35,571 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Laclede County, Missouri earns about $37,294 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 $93,000, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Laclede County, Missouri?

About 13.0% 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 16.0% of people in Laclede County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laclede County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Laclede County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,413 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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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
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