Stone County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29209 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,048 | — | #1,422 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,520 | -15.5% | #1,750 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.6 years | +40.4% | #70 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $249,000 | -11.7% | #898 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $896 | -23.0% | #1,465 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | +10.4% | #1,731 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Stone County has a population of 32,048, making it the #1,422 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.6 years, which is 40.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Stone County is $63,520, ranking #1,750 out of 3,222 counties — 15.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 7.1%.
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The median home value in Stone County is $249,000 (-11.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $896/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.3%.
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90.6% of residents in Stone County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Stone County, Missouri
Stone County, Missouri has a total population of 32,048, making it the 1,422nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stone County is 54.6 years, which is 40.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stone County is $63,520, which ranks #1,750 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1%.
The median home value in Stone County is $249,000, 11.7% below the national median. Renters in Stone County pay a median gross rent of $896 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stone County, 24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.
Stone County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%).
All data for Stone 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.