Laclede County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Laclede County is located in Missouri with a total population of 36,245. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laclede County is 39.6 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Laclede County is $50,825. This is 26% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $158,000. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Laclede County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 85.8%.