Cooper County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Cooper County, Missouri has a population of 16,835, the 63rd most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $67,548 and the median home value is $197,100. The poverty rate is 10.8%.
Cooper County Quick Facts
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: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cooper County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville | 7,682 | $51,321 | 12.4% | $173,400 |
| Pilot Grove | 646 | $63,750 | 7.6% | $118,300 |
| Otterville | 454 | $48,281 | 15.9% | $114,000 |
| Windsor Place | 420 | $96,667 | 5.7% | $234,700 |
| Bunceton | 269 | $63,125 | 12.6% | $79,300 |
| Prairie Home | 214 | $52,083 | 2.8% | $118,800 |
| Blackwater | 203 | $68,125 | 8.0% | $109,400 |
| Wooldridge | 33 | $63,750 | 15.2% | $135,000 |
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Population Overview
Cooper County is located in Missouri with a total population of 16,835. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cooper County is 39.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cooper County is $67,548. This is 2% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $197,100. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Cooper County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cooper County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.5%. The Black or African American population (5.5%) 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%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 90.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cooper 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 Cooper County, Missouri?
Cooper County has a population of 16,835, making it the 63rd most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Cooper County?
The median household income in Cooper County is $67,548 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.
How many cities are in Cooper County, Missouri?
Cooper County contains 8 Census-designated places.