Cedar County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Cedar County, Missouri Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cedar County, Missouri has a population of 14,440, the 71st most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $45,577 and the median home value is $162,500. The poverty rate is 17.0%.

Cedar County Quick Facts

Population 14,440

Median Household Income $45,577

Median Home Value $162,500

Poverty Rate 17.0%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 44.5 years

Homeownership Rate 73.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 4

Population 14,440 71st of 115

Median Income $45,577 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.0%

Unemployment 2.5%

Median Household Income

Cedar

$45,577

$68,920

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Cedar

$162,500

$215,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.6%

$25K-$50K 28.8%

$50K-$100K 27.4%

$100K+ 18.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

7.1%

$20K-$25K

10.3%

$25K-$30K

7.1%

$30K-$35K

6.6%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

5.4%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

3.9%

$150K-$200K

4.4%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

49.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.9%

Renter 26.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.2%

18-34

16.3%

35-54

21.6%

55-74

27.2%

75+

10.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 39 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cedar County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
El Dorado Springs	3,545	$31,982	29.0%	$83,700
Stockton	2,018	$41,053	14.3%	$135,800
Jerico Springs	241	$50,000	14.5%	$59,200
Umber View Heights	40	$63,750	12.5%	$210,700

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Population Overview

Cedar County is located in Missouri with a total population of 14,440. It is the 71st most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cedar County is 44.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 10.6% 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 Cedar County is $45,577. This is 34% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $162,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cedar County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Cedar County, Missouri?

Cedar County has a population of 14,440, making it the 71st most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Cedar County?

The median household income in Cedar County is $45,577 with a poverty rate of 17.0%.

How many cities are in Cedar County, Missouri?

Cedar County contains 4 Census-designated places.