Cass County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Cass County, Missouri Demographics
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Cass County, Missouri has a population of 110,773, the 10th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $87,535 and the median home value is $292,400. The poverty rate is 6.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cass County Quick Facts

Population 110,773

Median Household Income $87,535

Median Home Value $292,400

Poverty Rate 6.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 40.4 years

Homeownership Rate 75.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.6%

High School Graduation 94.2%

Cities/Places 19

Population 110,773 10th of 115

Median Income $87,535 24% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.2%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Cass County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	109,393	110,773	+1.3%
Median household income	$87,413	$87,535	+0.1%
Median home value	$269,000	$292,400	+8.7%

Median Household Income

Cass

$87,535

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cass

$292,400

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.8%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 43.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.2%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

12.3%

$125K-$150K

10.1%

$150K-$200K

11.3%

$200K+

10.0%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

67.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.6%

Renter 24.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,205/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

24.0%

75+

7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cass County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Belton	25,008	$69,226	9.7%	$203,200
Raymore	24,526	$104,447	5.0%	$339,100
Harrisonville	9,970	$62,473	7.2%	$209,200
Peculiar	5,958	$94,519	4.9%	$283,900
Lake Winnebago	1,773	$178,565	1.0%	$724,600
Garden City	1,742	$65,260	5.0%	$176,200
Archie	1,322	$68,750	5.1%	$192,600
Cleveland	968	$86,493	5.0%	$296,800
Loch Lloyd	950	$183,958	2.5%	$1,055,700
Drexel	924	$54,519	5.1%	$155,100
Freeman	690	$72,125	4.3%	$161,700
Creighton	302	$58,750	21.5%	$104,200
East Lynne	155	$56,875	0.0%	$176,000
Strasburg	135	N/A	21.5%	$165,600
Riverview Estates	105	$150,313	5.8%	$362,500
Lake Annette	99	$40,833	19.2%	$129,200
Gunn City	65	$78,125	15.4%	$118,300
West Line	59	$68,750	1.7%	$150,000
Baldwin Park	52	$31,250	26.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Cass County is located in Missouri with a total population of 110,773. It is the 10th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cass County is 40.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cass County is $87,535. This is 24% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $292,400. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cass County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cass County, Missouri?

Cass County has a population of 110,773, making it the 10th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Cass County?

The median household income in Cass County is $87,535 with a poverty rate of 6.2%.

How many cities are in Cass County, Missouri?

Cass County contains 19 Census-designated places.