Dent County, Missouri
Total Population: 14,506
County Seat: Salem
Median Home Value
$149,700
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$54,306
Across all households
Median Age
43.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
22.6%
65 Years and Over
21.8%
Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.9%
No Health Insurance
12.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$54,306
Mean Household Income
$66,341
Per Capita Income
$27,470
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
16.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$149,700
Median Rent
$615/mo
Total Housing Units
6,834
Owner-Occupied
76.8%
Renter-Occupied
23.2%
Vacancy Rate
17.0%
Married Couple Households
46.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
5.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.4%
Average Household Size
2.52
Broadband Internet Access
76.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29065.