Moniteau County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Moniteau County is located in Missouri with a total population of 15,303. It is the 66th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moniteau County is 38.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moniteau County is $65,161. This is 5% 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 10.4%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $168,300. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Moniteau County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Moniteau County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 86.5%.