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Reynolds County

Missouri · 6,096 residents · 808.477 sq mi
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Reynolds County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,552. Population has declined 9% 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 $96,000. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
6,096
−9%since 2000
from 6,689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+15%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Reynolds County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,552
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,867 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,197
+78%since 2000
from $13,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing13.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(6,366)
Black0.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(55)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(256)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(5,669)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(99)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other4.2%(254)
Diversity Score15.8%(964)
Segregation Score8.9%(540)
Diversity Score
16
+313%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reynolds County, Missouri?

Reynolds County, Missouri has about 6,096 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Reynolds County, Missouri earns about $39,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reynolds County, Missouri expensive?

In Reynolds County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Reynolds County, Missouri?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Reynolds County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reynolds County, Missouri?

About 18.0% of people in Reynolds County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reynolds County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Reynolds County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 565 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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