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Stoddard County

Missouri · 28,672 residents · 823.142 sq mi
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Stoddard County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,761. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% 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 $103,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
28,672
−3%since 2000
from 29,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+8%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K29K30K30K1990201020202024Stoddard County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,761
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,987 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,587
+54%since 2000
from $14,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
31.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(28,772)
Black0.9%(268)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(231)
Asian0.1%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(1,318)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(26,610)
Black1%(298)
Hispanic / Latino2%(566)
Asian0.3%(90)
Other2%(569)
Diversity Score13.1%(3,743)
Segregation Score8.8%(2,522)
Diversity Score
13
+194%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stoddard County, Missouri?

Stoddard County, Missouri has about 28,672 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stoddard County, Missouri earns about $42,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stoddard County, Missouri expensive?

In Stoddard County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Stoddard County, Missouri?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stoddard County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stoddard County, Missouri?

About 17.4% of people in Stoddard County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stoddard County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Stoddard County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 223 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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