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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Maries County

Missouri · 8,903 residents · 526.981 sq mi
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Maries County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,925. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% 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 $71,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,903
+12%since 1990
from 7,976 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+5%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Maries County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,925
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,041 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,662
+66%since 1990
from $9,426 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$351
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
81.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
18.3% rent
2.3
+25%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(7,857)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(39)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score4.9%(388)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(8,609)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(103)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score4%(357)
4
−18%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 33.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maries County, Missouri?

Maries County, Missouri has about 8,903 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Maries County, Missouri earns about $31,925 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maries County, Missouri expensive?

In Maries County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Maries County, Missouri?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Maries County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maries County, Missouri?

About 13.1% of people in Maries County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maries County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Maries County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 927 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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