Ralls County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ralls County is located in Missouri with a total population of 10,394. It is the 84th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ralls County is 45.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ralls County is $62,054. This is 10% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $153,400. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Ralls County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ralls County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 91.1%.