Dent County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,539 | — | #2,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,312 | -25.1% | #2,391 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,066 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $167,500 | -40.6% | #1,860 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $660 | -43.3% | #2,903 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -3.0% | #1,328 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dent County has a population of 14,539, making it the #2,184 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dent County is $56,312, ranking #2,391 out of 3,222 counties — 25.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Dent County is $167,500 (-40.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $660/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.9%.
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84.4% of residents in Dent County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.0% below the national rate.
About Dent County, Missouri
Dent County, Missouri has a total population of 14,539, making it the 2,184th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dent County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dent County is $56,312, which ranks #2,391 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Dent County is $167,500, 40.6% below the national median. Renters in Dent County pay a median gross rent of $660 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dent County, 16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Dent County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
All data for Dent 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.