Cole County, Missouri

Total Population: 76,924

County Seat: Jefferson City

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Median Home Value

$214,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$73,273

Across all households

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

37.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Two or More Races3.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.6%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

22.2%

65 Years and Over

17.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

6.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

37.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$73,273

Mean Household Income

$91,246

Per Capita Income

$37,325

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$214,400

Median Rent

$804/mo

Total Housing Units

33,385

Owner-Occupied

67.4%

Renter-Occupied

32.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Married Couple Households

48.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.3%

Average Household Size

2.36

Broadband Internet Access

87.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29051.