Audrain County, Missouri
Located in Missouri, Audrain County has a population of 24,548 residents and a median age of 40.2 years, making it the #1,679 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.8%. The median home value is $143,100, and the median household income is $59,448, which is 21% below the national median.
Demographics
Audrain County has a population of 24,548, making it the #1,679 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Audrain County is $59,448, ranking #2,131 out of 3,222 counties — 20.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
The median home value in Audrain County is $143,100 (-49.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $693/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Audrain County, 16.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 50.1% below the national average, ranking #2,530 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Audrain County is 73.9 years. 24.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
26.2% of adults in Audrain County smoke , 40.2% are obese , and 19.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 17.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 17.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.4 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.1% of children in Audrain County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 10.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 25.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Audrain County is 55.1%. The mean commute time is 24.2 min, which is 12.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Audrain County voted Republican with a margin of 47.6%. The vote was 25.6% Dem / 73.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Audrain County, Missouri
Audrain County, Missouri has a total population of 24,548, making it the 1,679th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Audrain County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Audrain County is $59,448, which ranks #2,131 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Audrain County is $143,100, 49.2% below the national median. Renters in Audrain County pay a median gross rent of $693 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Audrain County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Audrain County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.4%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Audrain County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.