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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Stone County

Missouri · 28,658 residents · 463.814 sq mi
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Stone County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,637. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $90,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,658
+50%since 1990
from 19,078 in 1990
1990 – 2025
62 / sq mi
+50%since 1990
from 41 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
+3%since 1990
from 42.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
18K22K26K30K34K1990201020202024Stone County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,637
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,049 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,036
+61%since 1990
from $11,173 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$468
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
81.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
18.8% rent
2.8
−1%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(18,909)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(79)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score3.2%(612)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(27,797)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1%(298)
Asian0.2%(52)
Diversity Score3.2%(923)
3
+1%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−39%since 1990
from 35.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stone County, Missouri?

Stone County, Missouri has about 28,658 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stone County, Missouri earns about $32,637 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stone County, Missouri expensive?

In Stone County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $90,900, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Stone County, Missouri?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Stone County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stone County, Missouri?

About 12.8% of people in Stone County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stone County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Stone County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,580 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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