2023 ACS Census Data · Population 14,506
Dent County is a small county in Missouri with a population of 14,506. The median household income is $54,306, 17% below the national average. The poverty rate is 14.3%, median home value is $149,700, and 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 25% below the national average.
Population
14,506
2023 estimate
Rank #2188 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$54,306
Household
Rank #2398 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$149,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #2007 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2250 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% below Missouri avg·17% below national avg
Poverty Rate
4% above Missouri avg·5% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Missouri avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,470
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
8% below Missouri avg·28% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% below Missouri avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above Missouri avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% above Missouri avg·21% above national avg
Housing Units
6,834
Households
5,675
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,188
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% below Missouri avg·25% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Missouri avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.5%
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