Reynolds County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Reynolds County is located in Missouri with a total population of 6,058. It is the 104th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Reynolds County is 46.1 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 10.3% 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 Reynolds County is $44,357. This is 36% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 10.6%. This is 156% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $119,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Reynolds County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Reynolds County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 80.5%.