Gasconade County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Gasconade County, Missouri Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Gasconade County, Missouri has a population of 14,774, the 69th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $65,096 and the median home value is $168,900. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Gasconade County Quick Facts

Population 14,774

Median Household Income $65,096

Median Home Value $168,900

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 46.3 years

Homeownership Rate 81.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.6%

High School Graduation 89.9%

Cities/Places 6

Population 14,774 69th of 115

Median Income $65,096 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 2.9%

Median Household Income

Gasconade

$65,096

$68,920

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Gasconade

$168,900

$215,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.1%

$25K-$50K 22.8%

$50K-$100K 37.6%

$100K+ 24.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

5.8%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

17.9%

$100K-$125K

7.5%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

60.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.0%

Renter 18.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

17.4%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

29.4%

75+

9.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Gasconade County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Owensville	2,798	$50,428	17.7%	$133,100
Hermann	2,550	$57,578	13.7%	$175,100
Bland	538	$45,833	21.2%	$82,100
Rosebud	411	$52,500	14.1%	$129,200
Gasconade	279	$42,143	13.3%	$59,000
Morrison	63	$34,107	22.2%	$42,500

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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. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gasconade 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 Gasconade County, Missouri?

Gasconade County has a population of 14,774, making it the 69th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Gasconade County?

The median household income in Gasconade County is $65,096 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Gasconade County, Missouri?

Gasconade County contains 6 Census-designated places.