Gasconade County, Missouri Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Gasconade County, Missouri, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Gasconade County, Missouri. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Gasconade County, Missouri. The estimated population of Gasconade County, Missouri is 14,803 people, with a median age of 47.1.

We can look at the total population in Gasconade County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,803
+0.89%
+0.23%
2020
14,673
 -0.26% -
2019
14,711
 -0.24% -
2018
14,746
 -0.16% -
2017
14,769
 - -

Population of Gasconade County, Missouri by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.2%
96.2%
 -1.04%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Native
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
1.3%
 -38.46%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.2%
 +116.67%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Gasconade County, Missouri by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.1 -0.84% 45.1 0% 48.5 -1.82%
2020 47.5 +2.81% 45.1 -0.22% 49.4 +1.65%
2019 46.2 +0.87% 45.2 +1.35% 48.6 +0.41%
2018 45.8 -0.22% 44.6 -1.33% 48.4 +1.47%
2017 45.9 - 45.2 - 47.7 -

The median age of Gasconade County, Missouri gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 864 +1.21% 718 -7.01% 870 664
10 to 19 934 +5.36% 881 -2.92% 985 850
20 to 29 741 -0.09% 788 -3.99% 740 754
30 to 39 794 +3.76% 751 +5.99% 824 795
40 to 49 796 -6.73% 805 +1.23% 741 810
50 to 59 1,168 +2.65% 1,084 +5.27% 1,191 1,140
60 to 69 1,157 +5.09% 1,082 -3.02% 1,216 1,049
70+ 917 +0.44% 1,289 -2.29% 919 1,255

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Gasconade County, Missouri is $58,956.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Gasconade County.

  • Under 25
    $28,125.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,194.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,382.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,607.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Gasconade County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Gasconade County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Gasconade County, Missouri is currently $70,887.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.34% of households in Gasconade County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Gasconade County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Gasconade County is $29,322.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Gasconade County by the total population of Gasconade County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Gasconade County, Missouri, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Gasconade County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Gasconade County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Gasconade County over the age of 16 is 12,026.

Of those people, a total of 61.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Gasconade County is 60.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 592 55.10% 12.60%
20 to 24 years 700 80.60% 2.80%
25 to 29 years 794 82.70% 8.40%
30 to 34 years 757 89.20% 0.40%
35 to 44 years 1,511 86.80% 0.90%
45 to 54 years 1,896 77.60% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 1,337 79.20% 0.20%
60 to 64 years 1,117 68.60% 3.00%
65 to 74 years 1,894 24.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,428 9.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Gasconade County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,550 61.50% 2.60%
Black or African American 99 57.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 55 69.10% 0.00%
Asian 23 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 100.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 274 71.20% 1.50%
Hispanic or Latino 58 43.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,508 61.50% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Gasconade County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Gasconade County is 7,235, with median earnings of $34,252.00.

Women in Gasconade County, Missouri earning approximately 68.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,235 $34,252.00
Male 3,927 $41,373.00
Female 3,308 $28,301.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 430 $34,712.00
Business and Financial 262 $67,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 80 $52,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $102,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 56 $48,777.00
Community and Social Service 93 $34,297.00
Legal 48 $27,167.00
Educational and Library 336 $42,222.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $48,030.00
Healthcare Practitioners 446 $43,583.00
Healthcare Support 295 $22,853.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 75 $46,250.00
Law Enforcement 74 $55,167.00
Food Preparation and Serving 263 $10,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 180 $21,172.00
Personal Care and Service 110 $16,375.00
Sales 684 $34,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 648 $31,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $10,313.00
Construction and Extraction 766 $43,777.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 278 $47,500.00
Production 1,123 $35,129.00
Transportation and Material Moving 334 $35,690.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 214 $32,353.00 216 $38,056.00
Business and Financial 96 $84,038.00 166 $46,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $78,750.00 36 $46,471.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $55,500.00 35 $103,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $48,802.00 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $50,625.00 82 $34,010.00
Legal 22 $0.00 26 $25,333.00
Educational and Library 84 $53,750.00 252 $22,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $48,548.00 30 $38,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $89,205.00 393 $39,563.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 287 $23,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $75,750.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 68 $55,667.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 107 $11,083.00 156 $10,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 119 $26,307.00 61 $8,938.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 96 $16,250.00
Sales 356 $43,036.00 328 $27,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 172 $37,143.00 476 $27,143.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 81 $10,313.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 754 $44,096.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 250 $48,900.00 28 $0.00
Production 803 $40,078.00 320 $29,552.00
Transportation and Material Moving 286 $37,328.00 48 $11,538.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,872 households in Gasconade County, with an average household size of 2.48 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,901 families in Gasconade County with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,227 275 399 1,971
Average Household Size 2.97 4.09 3.31 1.29
Total Families 3,227 275 399 0
Average Household Size 2.95 3.47 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 3,901 families in Gasconade County, 6.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Gasconade County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,656 housing units in Gasconade County, Missouri.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,872 76.70%
Vacant 1,784 23.30%

13.41% of the total 7,656 housing units in Gasconade County are rental units. This is approximately 1,027 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,705 are occupied by the owner - or 61.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Gasconade County is $546.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Gasconade County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    140
  • Less than $500
    460
  • $500 to $999
    489
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    73
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    5

Property Value

The median value of a property in Gasconade County is $138,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Gasconade County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    567
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,018
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,012
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    669
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    589
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    491
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    257
  • $1,000,000 or more
    102

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Gasconade County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Gasconade County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,494
  • 1940 to 1949
    552
  • 1950 to 1959
    628
  • 1960 to 1969
    841
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,249
  • 1980 to 1989
    919
  • 1990 to 1999
    757
  • 2000 to 2009
    860
  • 2010 to 2013
    342
  • 2014 or later
    14

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Gasconade County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    282
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,333
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,170
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,087

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Gasconade County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Gasconade County that commute to work in a particular way.

29.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Gasconade County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    247
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,080
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,150
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    662
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    601
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    186
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    541
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    237
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    245
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    572
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    732
  • 90 or more minutes
    360

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Gasconade County, Missouri in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Gasconade County, Missouri

We have data for 15 places in Gasconade County, Missouri. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.