Maries County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Maries County is located in Missouri with a total population of 8,435. It is the 97th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Maries County is 45.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Maries County is $61,359. This is 11% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $193,100. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Maries County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 86.1%.