Renick, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 119, Renick's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Renick is a small community located in Missouri, within Randolph County. The total population is 119. It ranks as the 838th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Renick is 57.3 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 9.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Renick is $34,583. This is 51% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 15.6%. This is 287% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Renick is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.0% vs 5.2%).

Education

3.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Renick, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.