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Dent County

State:
Missouri
County Seat:
Salem

Dent County's estimated 2025 population is 14,965 with a growth rate of 1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dent County is the 68th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 15,739 and has seen a growth of -4.92% since that time.

14,965
Total Population
20
Population Density (mi²)
68
Population Rank (State)
159 1.07%
Annual Population Growth

Dent County Population

Dent County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dent County includes 92.21% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,37692.21%
Two or more races7024.84%
Asian1290.89%
Other race1170.81%
Native American870.6%
Black or African American830.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander120.08%

Dent County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dent County's average per capita income is $37,899. Household income levels show a median of $54,306. The poverty rate stands at 14.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$77,455-
Families$63,131$78,241
Households$54,306$66,341
Non Families$24,923$40,887

$37,899

Average Income

$54,306

Median Household Income

14.28%

Poverty Rate