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Ralls County

Missouri · 10,355 residents · 469.787 sq mi
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Ralls County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,355
+8%since 2000
from 9,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+16%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,194
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,913
+64%since 2000
from $16,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(9,393)
Black1.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(42)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(386)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(9,713)
Black1.1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(96)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other2.6%(264)
Diversity Score11.6%(1,205)
Segregation Score10.8%(1,117)
Diversity Score
12
+190%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralls County, Missouri?

Ralls County, Missouri has about 10,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ralls County, Missouri earns about $54,194 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 $134,700, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Ralls County, Missouri?

About 15.4% 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 14.1% 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 1,879 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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