Cole County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77,032 | — | #745 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,876 | -0.4% | #851 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,150 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $229,600 | -18.6% | #1,087 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $834 | -28.3% | #1,865 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | -28.2% | #583 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cole County has a population of 77,032, making it the #745 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cole County is $74,876, ranking #851 out of 3,222 counties — 0.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.0% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Cole County is $229,600 (-18.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $834/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.9%.
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94.2% of residents in Cole County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Cole County, Missouri
Cole County, Missouri has a total population of 77,032, making it the 745th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cole County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cole County is $74,876, which ranks #851 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Cole County is $229,600, 18.6% below the national median. Renters in Cole County pay a median gross rent of $834 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cole County, 38.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.
Cole County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.7%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
All data for Cole 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.