Taney County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Taney County is located in Missouri with a total population of 56,382. It is the 20th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Taney County is 42.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Taney County is $58,258. This is 15% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $203,800. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Taney County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 90.7%.