Daviess County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Daviess County is located in Missouri with a total population of 8,449. It is the 96th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Daviess County is 40.6 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Daviess County is $60,665. This is 12% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $149,200. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Daviess County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Daviess County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 85.7%.