Nodaway County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Nodaway County, Missouri has a population of 20,959, the 54th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $55,970 and the median home value is $165,100. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
Nodaway County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Nodaway County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville | 10,556 | $48,099 | 26.0% | $178,900 |
| Ravenwood | 571 | $56,500 | 6.7% | $70,000 |
| Burlington Junction | 383 | $46,250 | 17.5% | $79,600 |
| Hopkins | 378 | $46,250 | 14.5% | $54,000 |
| Barnard | 216 | $24,457 | 7.9% | $63,600 |
| Parnell | 213 | $42,500 | 17.8% | N/A |
| Conception Junction | 211 | $53,333 | 23.2% | $67,500 |
| Conception | 206 | $46,750 | 16.4% | $106,300 |
| Elmo | 206 | $65,179 | 6.8% | $91,400 |
| Skidmore | 179 | $41,250 | 32.4% | $58,300 |
| Pickering | 171 | $56,250 | 18.7% | $80,000 |
| Graham | 150 | $29,167 | 33.8% | $83,600 |
| Clearmont | 144 | $36,875 | 22.7% | $106,300 |
| Arkoe | 79 | $83,906 | 12.3% | N/A |
| Guilford | 51 | $44,167 | 19.6% | N/A |
| Clyde | 36 | $58,750 | 16.7% | $112,500 |
| Quitman | 30 | $41,750 | 0.0% | $9,999 |
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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. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Nodaway County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nodaway County, Missouri?
Nodaway County has a population of 20,959, making it the 54th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Nodaway County?
The median household income in Nodaway County is $55,970 with a poverty rate of 18.6%.
How many cities are in Nodaway County, Missouri?
Nodaway County contains 17 Census-designated places.