Stoddard County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Stoddard County, Missouri has a population of 28,547, the 38th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $54,067 and the median home value is $135,400. The poverty rate is 17.0%.
Stoddard County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 39 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Stoddard County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 7,906 | $47,647 | 23.8% | $132,700 |
| Bloomfield | 2,011 | $43,182 | 22.8% | $69,400 |
| Bernie | 1,772 | $45,223 | 26.3% | $90,800 |
| Advance | 1,549 | $51,583 | 16.2% | $130,100 |
| Puxico | 918 | $57,625 | 14.4% | $86,400 |
| Bell City | 554 | $31,058 | 30.7% | $50,000 |
| Essex | 373 | $63,854 | 17.3% | $115,600 |
| Grayridge | 85 | $61,000 | 2.4% | $84,200 |
| Penermon | 83 | $18,906 | 62.6% | $46,100 |
| Dudley | 72 | $51,875 | 9.7% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Stoddard 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Stoddard County, Missouri?
Stoddard County has a population of 28,547, making it the 38th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Stoddard County?
The median household income in Stoddard County is $54,067 with a poverty rate of 17.0%.
How many cities are in Stoddard County, Missouri?
Stoddard County contains 10 Census-designated places.