Oregon County, Missouri

MO · FIPS 29149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 8,673 #2,594 / 3,222
19th
Median Household Income $43,069 -42.7% #3,007 / 3,222
7th
Median Age 44.5 years +14.4% #830 / 3,222
74th
Median Home Value $113,300 -59.8% #2,798 / 3,222
13th
Median Gross Rent $639 -45.1% #2,971 / 3,222
8th
Poverty Rate 23.6% +87.2% #2,930 / 3,222
9th

Demographics

Oregon County has a population of 8,673, making it the #2,594 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Oregon County is $43,069, ranking #3,007 out of 3,222 counties — 42.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.6% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.

Median Household Income
$43,069 −42.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,007 of 3,222
7th percentile
Per Capita Income
$23,212 −43.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,053 of 3,222
5th percentile
Poverty Rate
23.6% +87.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,930 of 3,222
9th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.2% −1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,154 of 3,222
33th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6% −62.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,066 of 3,222
5th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.9 min −9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,972 of 3,222
39th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Oregon County is $113,300 (-59.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $639/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.

Median Home Value
$113,300 −59.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,798 of 3,222
13th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$639 −45.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,971 of 3,222
8th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.9% +16.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,544 of 3,222
52th percentile
74.9% Homeownership

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Health

83.7% of residents in Oregon County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.8% below the national rate.

83.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
83.7% −8.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,976 of 3,222
8th percentile

About Oregon County, Missouri

Oregon County, Missouri has a total population of 8,673, making it the 2,594th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oregon County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Oregon County is $43,069, which ranks #3,007 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 42.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.

The median home value in Oregon County is $113,300, 59.8% below the national median. Renters in Oregon County pay a median gross rent of $639 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Oregon County, 12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.

Oregon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).

All data for Oregon 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.