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. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Reynolds 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.