McDonald County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 24,213 with a growth rate of 1.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McDonald County, Missouri is the 45th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 23,071 and has seen a growth of 4.95% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,763 | 310 | 1.22% |
| 2028 | 25,453 | 310 | 1.23% |
| 2027 | 25,143 | 310 | 1.25% |
| 2026 | 24,833 | 310 | 1.26% |
| 2025 | 24,523 | 310 | 1.28% |
| 2024 | 24,213 | 310 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 23,903 | 310 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 23,593 | 164 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 23,429 | 149 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 23,280 | 368 | 1.61% |
| 2019 | 22,912 | -119 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 23,031 | 235 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 22,796 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 22,773 | 52 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 22,721 | -130 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 22,851 | 200 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 22,651 | -325 | -1.41% |
| 2012 | 22,976 | 79 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 22,897 | -174 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 23,071 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 16,938 | 2,021 | 13.55% |
| 1980 | 14,917 | 2,560 | 20.72% |
| 1970 | 12,357 | 559 | 4.74% |
| 1960 | 11,798 | -2,346 | -16.59% |
| 1950 | 14,144 | -1,605 | -10.19% |
| 1940 | 15,749 | 1,813 | 13.01% |
| 1930 | 13,936 | -754 | -5.13% |
| 1920 | 14,690 | 1,151 | 8.5% |
| 1910 | 13,539 | -35 | -0.26% |
| 1900 | 13,574 | 2,291 | 20.3% |
| 1890 | 11,283 | 3,467 | 44.36% |
| 1880 | 7,816 | 2,590 | 49.56% |
| 1870 | 5,226 | 1,188 | 29.42% |
| 1860 | 4,038 | 1,802 | 80.59% |
| 1850 | 2,236 | -23,527 | -91.32% |
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% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,512 | 2.74 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 4,506 | 3.32 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 2,593 | 1.26 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 916 | 3.42 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Male | 497 | 4.04 | 36 | 64 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,638 | 10.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,214 | 7.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,423 | 9.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 673 | 4.31% |
| High School Graduate | 6,372 | 40.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,276 | 8.17% |
| Some College | 3,021 | 19.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,657 | 9,900 | 1,704 |
| 2+ Races | 1,969 | 1,520 | 156 |
| Hispanic | 1,341 | 769 | 65 |
| Other Race | 600 | 374 | 39 |
| Islander | 362 | 167 | 10 |
| Black | 310 | 211 | 137 |
| Native American | 232 | 192 | 10 |
| Asian | 143 | 99 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 44.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,010 | $44,238 | $34,809 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,972 | $91,010 | $47,679 |
| High School Graduate | $30,033 | $37,849 | $23,430 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,415 | $36,841 | $32,757 |
| Overall | $35,623 | $40,505 | $30,015 |
| Some College | $39,323 | $48,351 | $32,433 |
$35,623
Average Earnings
$40,505
Average Male
$30,015
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.07% of McDonald County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 14.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,031 | 2,453 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,868 | 745 | 25.98% |
| Multiple | 3,263 | 722 | 22.13% |
| Other | 1,347 | 258 | 19.15% |
| Black | 450 | 113 | 25.11% |
| Native | 329 | 80 | 24.32% |
| Asian | 301 | 29 | 9.63% |
| Islander | 755 | 26 | 3.44% |
17.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.77%
Male Poverty Rate
17.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McDonald County, Missouri is Hispanic, with 25.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McDonald County, Missouri is Islander, with 3.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.79% |
| High School | 15.58% |
| Some College | 11.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.18% |
| Male Employed | 8.41% |
| Female Employed | 7.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,600 | $72,172 |
| Households | $48,145 | $66,339 |
| Married Families | $63,545 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,175 | $43,018 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,345
Number of Veterans
1,204
Male Veterans
141
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 460 |
| Second Gulf War | 419 |
| First Gulf War | 349 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 418 |
| 35 to 54 | 388 |
| 55 to 64 | 231 |
| 75+ | 183 |
| 18 to 34 | 125 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,092 | 8.3% |
| 2+ Races | 191 | 8.62% |
| Black | 41 | 12.85% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 17 | 7.02% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.34% |
| Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.16%
Born in McDonald County, Missouri
89.37%
Native Born
10.63%
Foreign Born
7.97%
Non Citizen
2.66%
Naturalized
89.37% of McDonald County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 36.16% having been born in Missouri. 7.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.