Schuyler County, Missouri
Located in Missouri, Schuyler County has a population of 4,038 residents and a median age of 39.2 years, making it the #2,961 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.6%. The median home value is $137,500, and the median household income is $61,205, which is 19% below the national median.
Demographics
Schuyler County has a population of 4,038, making it the #2,961 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Schuyler County is $61,205, ranking #1,966 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Schuyler County is $137,500 (-51.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $382/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Schuyler County, 11.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 64.9% below the national average, ranking #3,117 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Schuyler County is 73.7 years. 17.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
19.8% of adults in Schuyler County smoke , 39.8% are obese , and 21.7% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
23.3% of children in Schuyler County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 18.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Schuyler County is 59.4%. The mean commute time is 30.5 min, which is 10.6% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Schuyler County voted Republican with a margin of 64.4%. The vote was 17.2% Dem / 81.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Schuyler County, Missouri
Schuyler County, Missouri has a total population of 4,038, making it the 2,961st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Schuyler County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Schuyler County is $61,205, which ranks #1,966 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Schuyler County is $137,500, 51.2% below the national median. Renters in Schuyler County pay a median gross rent of $382 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Schuyler County, 11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.5 min.
Schuyler County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Schuyler 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.