Audrain County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Audrain County is located in Missouri with a total population of 24,688. It is the 44th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Audrain County is 40.3 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Audrain County is $56,232. This is 18% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. The median home value is $121,600. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Audrain County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Audrain County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.7%. The Black or African American population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 88.4%.