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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Miller County

Missouri · 23,564 residents · 592.573 sq mi
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Miller County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,977. 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 risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,564
+14%since 1990
from 20,700 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 35 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+9%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,977
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,985 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,144
+62%since 1990
from $9,356 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(20,573)
Black0.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(93)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score2.6%(544)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(22,934)
Black0.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1%(231)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score3.4%(804)
Diversity Score
3
+30%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Miller County to nearby counties

MILLER COUNTY VS
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Income$74,876+142%
Home value$229,600+228%
Population77,908+202%
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MILLER COUNTY VS
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Home value$305,400+336%
Population44,047+71%
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MILLER COUNTY VS
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Income$59,455+92%
Home value$219,100+213%
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MILLER COUNTY VS
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Income$53,412+72%
Home value$194,400+178%
Population22,418−13%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miller County, Missouri?

Miller County, Missouri has about 23,564 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Miller County, Missouri earns about $30,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miller County, Missouri expensive?

In Miller County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $70,000, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Miller County, Missouri?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Miller County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miller County, Missouri?

About 14.2% of people in Miller County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miller County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Miller County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,864 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9626Census Tract 9628.02Census Tract 9629.01Census Tract 9625.01Census Tract 9627.02Census Tract 9625.02Census Tract 9628.01Census Tract 9627.01Census Tract 9629.02
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 65026ZIP 65486ZIP 65032ZIP 65047ZIP 65017ZIP 65082ZIP 65075ZIP 65064ZIP 65083
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