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Texas County

Missouri · 24,487 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 $35,758. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $112,600. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
24,487
+6%since 2000
from 23,003 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+8%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K24K25K26K1990201020202024Texas County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,758
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,541
+49%since 2000
from $13,799 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(22,034)
Black0.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1%(221)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(879)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(21,992)
Black3.2%(780)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(515)
Asian0.3%(65)
Other3.3%(799)
Diversity Score21%(5,149)
Segregation Score24.6%(6,028)
Diversity Score
21
+450%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$160,100+42%
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Home value$167,500+49%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Texas County, Missouri?

Texas County, Missouri has about 24,487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Texas County, Missouri earns about $35,758 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 $112,600, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Texas County, Missouri?

About 14.8% 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 22.4% 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 3,011 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 4801.01Census Tract 4801.02Census Tract 4804.01Census Tract 4803.02Census Tract 4802.01Census Tract 4803.01Census Tract 4802.02Census Tract 4804.02
14 ZIP codes
ZIP 65542ZIP 65483ZIP 65689ZIP 65552ZIP 65571ZIP 65555ZIP 65444ZIP 65570ZIP 65557ZIP 65464ZIP 65589ZIP 65468ZIP 65564ZIP 65484
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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