Dent County, Missouri

Total Population: 14,506

County Seat: Salem

View on Google Maps

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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.7%
Two or More Races4.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.