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Taney County

Missouri · 56,066 residents · 632.263 sq mi
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Taney County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,860. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 21% 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 $149,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
56,066
+41%since 2000
from 39,703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+9%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K32K41K50K60K1990201020202024Taney County
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,860
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,898 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,659
+43%since 2000
from $17,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+19%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(37,651)
Black0.3%(129)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(962)
Asian0.3%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(3,052)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(46,468)
Black1.5%(837)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(4,329)
Asian1.1%(608)
Other2.9%(1,617)
Diversity Score31%(17,372)
Segregation Score36.3%(20,324)
Diversity Score
31
+303%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taney County, Missouri?

Taney County, Missouri has about 56,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Taney County, Missouri earns about $47,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taney County, Missouri expensive?

In Taney County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $149,900, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Taney County, Missouri?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Taney County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taney County, Missouri?

About 15.7% of people in Taney County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taney County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Taney County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30,505 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 4803.01Census Tract 4803.02Census Tract 4805.04Census Tract 4802.03Census Tract 4802.04Census Tract 4805.03Census Tract 4802.06Census Tract 4801.08Census Tract 4802.07Census Tract 4804.03Census Tract 4802.08Census Tract 4801.06Census Tract 4804.02Census Tract 4804.04Census Tract 4805.01Census Tract 4801.09Census Tract 4801.07Census Tract 4802.05
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 65616ZIP 65672ZIP 65653ZIP 65740ZIP 65679ZIP 65771ZIP 65680ZIP 65726ZIP 65739ZIP 65759ZIP 65733ZIP 65627ZIP 65614ZIP 65744ZIP 65731
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