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Stone County

Missouri · 31,076 residents · 463.814 sq mi
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Stone County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,476. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $185,900. With a median age of 54.0, 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 54.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,076
+8%since 2000
from 28,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+22%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K22K26K30K34K1990201020202024Stone County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,476
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,637 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,897
+60%since 2000
from $18,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(27,797)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1%(298)
Asian0.2%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(923)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(28,296)
Black0.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(782)
Asian0.4%(115)
Other2.4%(747)
Diversity Score13.8%(4,279)
Segregation Score26.5%(8,231)
Diversity Score
14
+327%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$210,400+13%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stone County, Missouri?

Stone County, Missouri has about 31,076 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stone County, Missouri earns about $51,476 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 $185,900, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Stone County, Missouri?

About 19.8% 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 12.3% 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 11,998 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 901.02Census Tract 905.02Census Tract 901.01Census Tract 906.06Census Tract 904.01Census Tract 902.02Census Tract 902.01Census Tract 906.05Census Tract 904.02Census Tract 906.04Census Tract 905.01Census Tract 906.03
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 65737ZIP 65656ZIP 65686ZIP 65747ZIP 65633ZIP 65611ZIP 65624ZIP 65681ZIP 65675
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