Randolph County, Missouri Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. 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%.