Carter County, Missouri

Total Population: 5,269

County Seat: Van Buren

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Median Home Value

$147,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$45,083

Across all households

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.0%
Two or More Races4.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

20.1%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

14.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$45,083

Mean Household Income

$65,018

Per Capita Income

$27,115

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$147,600

Median Rent

$661/mo

Total Housing Units

2,692

Owner-Occupied

64.1%

Renter-Occupied

35.9%

Vacancy Rate

27.0%

Married Couple Households

38.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.1%

Average Household Size

2.66

Broadband Internet Access

81.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29035.