Cass County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cass County is located in Missouri with a total population of 109,393. It is the 10th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cass County is 40.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cass County is $87,413. This is 27% higher than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $269,000. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 93.7%.