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Texas County

Missouri · 23,003 residents · 1,177.267 sq mi
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Texas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,545. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $62,300. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,003
+7%since 1990
from 21,476 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+11%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,545
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,757 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,799
+62%since 1990
from $8,507 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$308
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
76.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
23.4% rent
2.5
+25%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(21,244)
Black0%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(73)
Asian0.5%(117)
Diversity Score3.5%(753)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(22,034)
Black0.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1%(221)
Asian0.3%(78)
Diversity Score3.8%(879)
4
+9%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−26%since 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Texas County, Missouri?

Texas County, Missouri has about 23,003 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Texas County, Missouri earns about $24,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Texas County, Missouri expensive?

In Texas County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Texas County, Missouri?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Texas County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Texas County, Missouri?

About 21.4% of people in Texas County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Texas County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Texas County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,527 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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