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Nodaway County

Missouri · 23,370 residents · 876.964 sq mi
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Nodaway County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $94,900. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
23,370
+7%since 2000
from 21,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.5
−6%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,621
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,909
+23%since 2000
from $15,384 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(21,067)
Black1.3%(294)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(155)
Asian0.9%(189)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(1,578)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(21,881)
Black2.4%(563)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(302)
Asian1.6%(377)
Other0.8%(196)
Diversity Score14.8%(3,460)
Diversity Score
15
+106%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nodaway County, Missouri?

Nodaway County, Missouri has about 23,370 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nodaway County, Missouri earns about $38,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nodaway County, Missouri expensive?

In Nodaway County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Nodaway County, Missouri?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nodaway County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nodaway County, Missouri?

About 22.8% of people in Nodaway County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nodaway County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Nodaway County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,661 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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