Cooper County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,824 | — | #2,050 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,625 | -6.0% | #1,153 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.5 years | +4.1% | #1,962 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $203,500 | -27.8% | #1,366 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | -32.8% | #2,247 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | -7.3% | #1,187 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cooper County has a population of 16,824, making it the #2,050 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cooper County is $70,625, ranking #1,153 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Cooper County is $203,500 (-27.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.7%.
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91.3% of residents in Cooper County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Cooper County, Missouri
Cooper County, Missouri has a total population of 16,824, making it the 2,050th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cooper County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cooper County is $70,625, which ranks #1,153 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Cooper County is $203,500, 27.8% below the national median. Renters in Cooper County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cooper County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Cooper County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (5.6%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Cooper 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.