Stone County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Stone County, Missouri has a population of 31,697, the 37th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $61,323 and the median home value is $236,500. The poverty rate is 14.0%.
Stone 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 Stone County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberling City | 2,559 | $48,274 | 18.0% | $237,700 |
| Crane | 1,545 | $47,892 | 22.7% | $108,300 |
| Reeds Spring | 992 | $54,565 | 11.5% | $175,700 |
| Galena | 613 | $42,125 | 37.1% | $123,900 |
| Indian Point | 484 | $62,000 | 13.2% | $314,100 |
| Branson West | 453 | $38,750 | 20.5% | $197,200 |
| Blue Eye | 413 | $31,250 | 10.4% | $128,100 |
| McCord Bend | 143 | $33,750 | 10.6% | $77,100 |
| Hurley | 104 | $47,188 | 11.5% | $86,100 |
| Coney Island | 51 | $48,750 | 19.6% | $441,700 |
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Population Overview
Stone County is located in Missouri with a total population of 31,697. It is the 37th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Stone County is 54.4 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 12.3% 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 Stone County is $61,323. This is 11% lower than the state median of $68,920. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $236,500. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Stone County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 91.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Stone 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 Stone County, Missouri?
Stone County has a population of 31,697, making it the 37th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Stone County?
The median household income in Stone County is $61,323 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.
How many cities are in Stone County, Missouri?
Stone County contains 10 Census-designated places.