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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

Population 24,524
Median Household Income $55,310
Median Home Value $141,900
Poverty Rate 15.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 40.1 years
Homeownership Rate 70.4%
Affordability Ratio 2.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.1%
High School Graduation 89.8%
Cities/Places 7
Population 24,524 45th of 115
Median Income $55,310 20% lower than state
Poverty Rate 15.8%
Unemployment 4.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.1%
$25K-$50K 28.4%
$50K-$100K 32.3%
$100K+ 20.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.3%
$10K-$15K
5.0%
$15K-$20K
3.8%
$20K-$25K
6.1%
$25K-$30K
5.0%
$30K-$35K
7.0%
$35K-$40K
6.0%
$40K-$45K
4.3%
$45K-$50K
6.1%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
11.7%
$75K-$100K
13.6%
$100K-$125K
6.8%
$125K-$150K
5.2%
$150K-$200K
4.7%
$200K+
3.4%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%
57.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

23out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Randolph County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Moberly13,634$43,23121.6%$140,000
Huntsville1,806$52,26616.5%$101,500
Higbee483$36,1466.6%$54,000
Cairo234$60,89314.5%$103,100
Renick115$39,7509.6%$107,100
Jacksonville106$45,00010.4%N/A
Clifton Hill76$45,8759.2%$20,400

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.