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McDonald County

Missouri · 23,303 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 $42,876. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,200. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,303
+7%since 2000
from 21,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+10%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,876
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,964
+59%since 2000
from $13,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(16,667)
Black1.8%(421)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(2,818)
Asian1.6%(376)
Other12.7%(2,966)
Diversity Score56.8%(13,238)
Segregation Score29%(6,753)
Diversity Score
57
+147%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.2%
−60.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDonald County, Missouri?

McDonald County, Missouri has about 23,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McDonald County, Missouri earns about $42,876 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 $102,200, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in McDonald County, Missouri?

About 11.4% 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 19.3% 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 6,365 residents, a change of about 38 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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