Laclede County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,390 | — | #1,308 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,282 | -29.1% | #2,576 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,338 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,400 | -40.3% | #1,844 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $809 | -30.4% | #2,037 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | +44.5% | #2,477 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Laclede County has a population of 36,390, making it the #1,308 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Laclede County is $53,282, ranking #2,576 out of 3,222 counties — 29.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.2% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Laclede County is $168,400 (-40.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $809/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.2%.
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89.1% of residents in Laclede County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% below the national rate.
About Laclede County, Missouri
Laclede County, Missouri has a total population of 36,390, making it the 1,308th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Laclede County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Laclede County is $53,282, which ranks #2,576 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Laclede County is $168,400, 40.3% below the national median. Renters in Laclede County pay a median gross rent of $809 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Laclede County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Laclede County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%).
All data for Laclede 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.