McDonald County's estimated 2025 population is 24,523 with a growth rate of 1.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McDonald County is the 44th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 23,071 and has seen a growth of 6.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of McDonald County includes 71.96% White, 5.9% other race, 3.24% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,904 | 71.96% |
| Two or more races | 3,349 | 14.26% |
| Other race | 1,385 | 5.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 762 | 3.24% |
| Black or African American | 458 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 333 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 301 | 1.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
McDonald County's average per capita income is $35,623. Household income levels show a median of $48,145. The poverty rate stands at 17.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $63,545 | - |
| Families | $54,600 | $72,172 |
| Households | $48,145 | $66,339 |
| Non Families | $32,175 | $43,018 |
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