Oregon County, Missouri

Total Population: 8,704

County Seat: Alton

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Median Home Value

$117,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$44,259

Across all households

Median Age

44.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.2%
Two or More Races4.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.1%

65 Years and Over

22.8%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

18.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$44,259

Mean Household Income

$58,556

Per Capita Income

$23,220

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$117,700

Median Rent

$735/mo

Total Housing Units

4,332

Owner-Occupied

76.7%

Renter-Occupied

23.3%

Vacancy Rate

22.4%

Married Couple Households

53.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.5%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

74.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29149.