Dent County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dent County is located in Missouri with a total population of 14,506. It is the 70th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dent County is 43.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dent County is $54,306. This is 21% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $149,700. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Dent County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dent County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) 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 (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 85.6%.