Gasconade County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gasconade County is located in Missouri with a total population of 14,774. It is the 69th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gasconade County is 46.3 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gasconade County is $65,096. This is 6% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $168,900. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Gasconade County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gasconade County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

18.6% 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 89.9%.