Randolph County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Randolph County, Missouri has a population of 24,524, the 45th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $55,310 and the median home value is $141,900. The poverty rate is 15.8%.
Randolph 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 Randolph County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moberly | 13,634 | $43,231 | 21.6% | $140,000 |
| Huntsville | 1,806 | $52,266 | 16.5% | $101,500 |
| Higbee | 483 | $36,146 | 6.6% | $54,000 |
| Cairo | 234 | $60,893 | 14.5% | $103,100 |
| Renick | 115 | $39,750 | 9.6% | $107,100 |
| Jacksonville | 106 | $45,000 | 10.4% | N/A |
| Clifton Hill | 76 | $45,875 | 9.2% | $20,400 |
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Population Overview
Randolph County is located in Missouri with a total population of 24,524. It is the 45th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Randolph County is 40.1 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Randolph County is $55,310. This is 20% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $141,900. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Randolph County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Randolph County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
17.1% 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 89.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Randolph 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 Randolph County, Missouri?
Randolph County has a population of 24,524, making it the 45th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Randolph County?
The median household income in Randolph County is $55,310 with a poverty rate of 15.8%.
How many cities are in Randolph County, Missouri?
Randolph County contains 7 Census-designated places.