Stoddard County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stoddard County is located in Missouri with a total population of 28,547. It is the 38th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stoddard County is 41.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stoddard County is $54,067. This is 22% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $135,400. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Stoddard County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stoddard County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 82.4%.