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Maries County

Missouri · 8,432 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 $48,276. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,432
−5%since 2000
from 8,903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+17%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Maries County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,276
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,925 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,756
+71%since 2000
from $15,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(8,609)
Black0.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(103)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(357)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(7,796)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(134)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0.7%(62)
Diversity Score6.9%(583)
Segregation Score18.2%(1,533)
Diversity Score
7
+73%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maries County, Missouri?

Maries County, Missouri has about 8,432 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maries County, Missouri earns about $48,276 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 $145,400, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Maries County, Missouri?

About 15.8% 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 17.6% 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 456 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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