Christian County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Christian County is located in Missouri with a total population of 91,229. It is the 13th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Christian County is 39.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Christian County is $81,245. This is 18% higher than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $249,700. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Christian County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Christian County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 2% higher 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 93.3%.