CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Schuyler County

Missouri · 4,431 residents · 307.305 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Kirksville micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Schuyler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,431
+6%since 2000
from 4,170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Schuyler County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,358
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,385 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,410
+16%since 2000
from $15,850 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $276 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Schuyler County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(4,086)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(27)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(90)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(4,353)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(29)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0.6%(25)
Diversity Score3.7%(162)
Diversity Score
4
+69%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Schuyler County

Barber County
Pop 4,083
Hickman County
Pop 4,372
Stafford County
Pop 4,005
Rooks County
Pop 4,646
Places similar to Schuyler County
Head to head

Compare Schuyler County to nearby counties

SCHUYLER COUNTY VS
Adair County
Income$61,536+96%
Home value$165,700+196%
Population25,684+520%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SCHUYLER COUNTY VS
Scotland County
Income$68,913+120%
Home value$158,800+184%
Population4,796+16%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SCHUYLER COUNTY VS
Davis County
Income$77,194+146%
Home value$161,900+190%
Population9,230+123%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SCHUYLER COUNTY VS
Putnam County
Income$63,510+103%
Home value$119,500+114%
Population4,546+10%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Schuyler County, Missouri?

Schuyler County, Missouri has about 4,431 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schuyler County, Missouri earns about $31,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schuyler County, Missouri expensive?

In Schuyler County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Schuyler County, Missouri?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Schuyler County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schuyler County, Missouri?

About 20.9% of people in Schuyler County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schuyler County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Schuyler County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 195 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

2 census tracts
Census Tract 4702Census Tract 4701
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 63548ZIP 63561ZIP 63536ZIP 63541ZIP 63535
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Missouri
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →