Nodaway County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Nodaway County is located in Missouri with a total population of 20,959. It is the 54th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nodaway County is 33.9 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nodaway County is $55,970. This is 19% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 48% higher 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 $165,100. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Nodaway County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nodaway County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 94.2%.