Atchison County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Atchison County is located in Missouri with a total population of 5,216. It is the 108th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Atchison County is 47.7 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Atchison County is $59,260. This is 14% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $100,600. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Atchison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Atchison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.