McCord Bend, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 138, McCord Bend's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

McCord Bend is a small community located in Missouri, within Stone County. The total population is 138. It ranks as the 809th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in McCord Bend is 46.5 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 13.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McCord Bend is $36,250. This is 49% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in McCord Bend, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $86,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, McCord Bend is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McCord Bend is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.0% vs 5.2%).

Education

8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 65.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McCord Bend, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.