McDonald County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,701 | — | #1,705 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,375 | -30.3% | #2,639 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,544 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,700 | -45.1% | #2,157 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $767 | -34.0% | #2,360 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.2% | #2,264 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McDonald County has a population of 23,701, making it the #1,705 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in McDonald County is $52,375, ranking #2,639 out of 3,222 counties — 30.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in McDonald County is $154,700 (-45.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $767/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.3%.
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81.6% of residents in McDonald County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.1% below the national rate.
About McDonald County, Missouri
McDonald County, Missouri has a total population of 23,701, making it the 1,705th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McDonald County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McDonald County is $52,375, which ranks #2,639 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in McDonald County is $154,700, 45.1% below the national median. Renters in McDonald County pay a median gross rent of $767 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McDonald County, 12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.1 min.
McDonald County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.4%) and Two or More Races (10.4%).
All data for McDonald 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.