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McDonald County

Missouri · 23,083 residents · 539.445 sq mi
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McDonald County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
23,083
+6%since 2000
from 21,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,619
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,010 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,070
+30%since 2000
from $13,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(18,348)
Black0.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(2,030)
Asian0.1%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(4,992)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81%(18,700)
Black0.6%(127)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(2,587)
Asian0.8%(186)
Other5.7%(1,309)
Diversity Score39.7%(9,163)
Diversity Score
40
+72%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonald County, Missouri?

McDonald County, Missouri has about 23,083 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McDonald County, Missouri earns about $36,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDonald County, Missouri expensive?

In McDonald County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in McDonald County, Missouri?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in McDonald County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McDonald County, Missouri?

About 15.3% of people in McDonald County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has McDonald County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, McDonald County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,145 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 703Census Tract 702Census Tract 704.01Census Tract 701.01Census Tract 704.02Census Tract 701.02
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 64831ZIP 64854ZIP 64856ZIP 64843ZIP 64863ZIP 64861ZIP 64867ZIP 64847ZIP 64868ZIP 65730
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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