Daviess County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,477 | — | #2,611 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,984 | -14.9% | #1,709 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,028 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,800 | -42.6% | #1,988 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $696 | -40.2% | #2,751 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.2% | #1,126 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Daviess County has a population of 8,477, making it the #2,611 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Daviess County is $63,984, ranking #1,709 out of 3,222 counties — 14.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 1.4%.
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The median home value in Daviess County is $161,800 (-42.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $696/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.1%.
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82.9% of residents in Daviess County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.5% below the national rate.
About Daviess County, Missouri
Daviess County, Missouri has a total population of 8,477, making it the 2,611th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Daviess County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Daviess County is $63,984, which ranks #1,709 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4%.
The median home value in Daviess County is $161,800, 42.6% below the national median. Renters in Daviess County pay a median gross rent of $696 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Daviess County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.5 min.
Daviess County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
All data for Daviess 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.