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Ralls County

Missouri · 10,444 residents (2025 est.) · 469.787 sq mi
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The short version

Ralls County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,388. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,428
+8%since 2000
from 9,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 21 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+17%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,444 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Ralls County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(529)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(612)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(653)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197%(730)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(376)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(1,028)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(1,132)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(1,324)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(1,629)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.7%(1,425)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(744)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(246)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,388
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,088
+89%since 2000
from $16,456 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+5%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
21
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ralls County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(9,393)
Black1.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(42)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(9,678)
Black1.8%(187)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(128)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other4%(418)
Diversity Score
17
+129%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
10
−6%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(81)
Spaniard0.3%(32)
Cuban0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(17)
Ancestry
German17.5%(1,827)
Irish9.8%(1,027)
American8.9%(928)
English8.1%(849)
Scottish2%(209)
French1.8%(191)
Italian1.7%(178)
Danish1.5%(157)
Swedish1.3%(131)
Polish1.1%(116)
Dutch0.4%(46)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
British0.2%(20)
Swiss0.2%(17)
Norwegian0.2%(16)
Arab0.1%(9)
Lebanese0.1%(9)
Croatian0.1%(9)
Latvian0.1%(7)
Welsh0.1%(7)
Austrian0.1%(6)
Greek0%(4)
Czech0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(1,500)
Married56%(2,451)
Widowed3%(130)
Divorced6.7%(293)
Women 15+
Never married19.9%(847)
Married59.3%(2,525)
Widowed10.1%(431)
Divorced10.7%(457)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralls County, Missouri?

Ralls County, Missouri has about 10,428 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ralls County, Missouri earns about $65,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ralls County, Missouri expensive?

In Ralls County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $168,200, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Ralls County, Missouri?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ralls County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ralls County, Missouri?

About 11.4% of people in Ralls County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ralls County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ralls County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,952 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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