Christian County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Christian County, Missouri has a population of 92,915, the 13th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $83,437 and the median home value is $274,900. The poverty rate is 8.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Christian County Quick Facts
How Christian 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 | 91,229 | 92,915 | +1.8% |
| Median household income | $81,245 | $83,437 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $249,700 | $274,900 | +10.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Christian County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa | 24,836 | $83,385 | 7.1% | $258,700 |
| Ozark | 22,417 | $74,182 | 12.6% | $254,800 |
| Clever | 3,030 | $78,366 | 5.9% | $200,000 |
| Sparta | 2,331 | $63,182 | 11.9% | $181,500 |
| Fremont Hills | 1,574 | $171,250 | 3.9% | $461,800 |
| Highlandville | 950 | $56,786 | 11.4% | $201,000 |
| Billings | 844 | $47,344 | 20.3% | $174,700 |
| Saddlebrooke | 337 | $107,292 | 2.1% | $654,900 |
| Spokane | 319 | $113,750 | 0.0% | $220,200 |
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Population Overview
Christian County is located in Missouri with a total population of 92,915. It is the 13th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Christian County is 39.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Christian County is $83,437. This is 18% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $274,900. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Christian County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Christian County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 1% higher 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 93.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Christian 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 Christian County, Missouri?
Christian County has a population of 92,915, making it the 13th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Christian County?
The median household income in Christian County is $83,437 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.
How many cities are in Christian County, Missouri?
Christian County contains 9 Census-designated places.