Cooper County, Missouri

Total Population: 16,835

County Seat: Boonville

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Median Home Value

$197,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,548

Across all households

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.5%
Two or More Races3.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.5%

65 Years and Over

19.1%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

8.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,548

Mean Household Income

$79,256

Per Capita Income

$29,695

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$197,100

Median Rent

$763/mo

Total Housing Units

7,276

Owner-Occupied

78.2%

Renter-Occupied

21.8%

Vacancy Rate

15.2%

Married Couple Households

52.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

86.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29053.