Cedar County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,615 | — | #2,180 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,181 | -35.9% | #2,865 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.0 years | +10.5% | #1,211 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,100 | -40.4% | #1,852 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $767 | -34.0% | #2,359 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | +34.8% | #2,294 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cedar County has a population of 14,615, making it the #2,180 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cedar County is $48,181, ranking #2,865 out of 3,222 counties — 35.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Cedar County is $168,100 (-40.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $767/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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85.2% of residents in Cedar County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.1% below the national rate.
About Cedar County, Missouri
Cedar County, Missouri has a total population of 14,615, making it the 2,180th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cedar County is 43.0 years, which is 10.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cedar County is $48,181, which ranks #2,865 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Cedar County is $168,100, 40.4% below the national median. Renters in Cedar County pay a median gross rent of $767 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cedar County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Cedar County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Cedar 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.