Moniteau County, Missouri Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Moniteau 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 Moniteau County, Missouri. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Moniteau County, Missouri. The estimated population of Moniteau County, Missouri is 15,723 people, with a median age of 37.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,723
 -1.16% -1.14%
2020
15,907
 -0.87% -
2019
16,046
+0.55%
-
2018
15,958
+0.34%
-
2017
15,904
 - -

Population of Moniteau 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
88.5%
89.7%
 -1.34%
Black/African American
3.5%
3.4%
 +2.94%
Native
0.3%
0.7%
 -57.14%
Hispanic
5.1%
4.6%
 +10.87%
Asian
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.6%
 +12.50%
Other
0.4%
0%
 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 Moniteau 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 37.6 -0.27% 37.1 +0.27% 38.7 -0.26%
2020 37.7 -0.79% 37 +0.54% 38.8 -1.02%
2019 38 +0.26% 36.8 -0.27% 39.2 +1.55%
2018 37.9 -1.81% 36.9 -3.4% 38.6 -1.28%
2017 38.6 - 38.2 - 39.1 -

The median age of Moniteau 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 1,032 -10.42% 1,035 +4.63% 924 1,078
10 to 19 1,103 +15.72% 1,093 -1.28% 1,269 1,079
20 to 29 1,030 -4.3% 842 -6.66% 979 787
30 to 39 1,252 +5.6% 874 -0.24% 1,319 871
40 to 49 1,203 -21.8% 930 +3.01% 956 955
50 to 59 1,061 +2.73% 982 -5.67% 1,089 926
60 to 69 856 +10.95% 811 +6.96% 952 865
70+ 813 -10.94% 987 -3.78% 725 949

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Moniteau County, Missouri is $58,900.00.

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 Moniteau County.

  • Under 25
    $36,806.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,953.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,905.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,101.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Moniteau 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 Moniteau County, Missouri is currently $68,282.00.

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.

1.94% of households in Moniteau 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 Moniteau County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.62%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.40%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Moniteau County is $24,229.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Moniteau 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 Moniteau 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
    7.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.44%

Employment

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

The total population of Moniteau County over the age of 16 is 12,286.

Of those people, a total of 56.00% 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 Moniteau County is 53.50%.

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 913 57.70% 12.00%
20 to 24 years 810 70.10% 10.60%
25 to 29 years 956 75.40% 0.40%
30 to 34 years 1,006 65.30% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 2,150 71.10% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 1,957 75.00% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 1,003 55.20% 3.90%
60 to 64 years 985 46.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,439 22.40% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,067 7.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Moniteau 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 11,295 57.90% 4.40%
Black or African American 555 15.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42 52.40% 0.00%
Asian 53 41.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 15 0.00% 0.00%
Other 154 94.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 172 37.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 569 72.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,900 57.20% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Moniteau 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 Moniteau County is 6,578, with median earnings of $35,745.00.

Women in Moniteau County, Missouri earning approximately 76.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,578 $35,745.00
Male 3,276 $42,085.00
Female 3,302 $31,995.00

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 658 $46,563.00
Business and Financial 267 $47,335.00
Computer and Mathematical 164 $64,255.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $39,420.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $29,375.00
Community and Social Service 73 $40,852.00
Legal 18 $43,750.00
Educational and Library 504 $31,548.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $23,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 299 $40,938.00
Healthcare Support 196 $24,924.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $20,375.00
Law Enforcement 43 $45,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 330 $13,859.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 194 $21,438.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $20,577.00
Sales 456 $33,785.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,023 $34,617.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $37,917.00
Construction and Extraction 631 $41,010.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 172 $44,464.00
Production 530 $29,394.00
Transportation and Material Moving 350 $45,579.00

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 431 $55,563.00 227 $42,070.00
Business and Financial 49 $67,396.00 218 $46,434.00
Computer and Mathematical 98 $64,468.00 66 $61,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $39,866.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 47 $40,547.00 10 $27,917.00
Community and Social Service 58 $41,477.00 15 $6,705.00
Legal 0 $0.00 18 $43,750.00
Educational and Library 130 $44,583.00 374 $28,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 18 $11,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49 $50,313.00 250 $38,800.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 190 $24,697.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 31 $20,375.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $46,375.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 103 $20,114.00 227 $13,832.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 129 $20,417.00 65 $21,734.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $32,857.00 64 $12,500.00
Sales 200 $43,979.00 256 $32,525.00
Office and Administrative Support 63 $45,179.00 960 $34,315.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $37,917.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 619 $41,202.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 151 $44,554.00 21 $0.00
Production 298 $40,682.00 232 $21,170.00
Transportation and Material Moving 343 $45,651.00 7 $0.00

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 5,504 households in Moniteau County, with an average household size of 2.62 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 3,822 families in Moniteau County with an average family size of 3.18 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 3,097 203 522 1,682
Average Household Size 3.23 3.32 3.32 1.21
Total Families 3,097 203 522 0
Average Household Size 3.2 3.11 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 3,822 families in Moniteau County, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Moniteau 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 6,174 housing units in Moniteau County, Missouri.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,504 89.15%
Vacant 670 10.85%

18.01% of the total 6,174 housing units in Moniteau County are rental units. This is approximately 1,112 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,225 are occupied by the owner - or 68.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Moniteau County is $673.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Moniteau 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
    167
  • Less than $500
    311
  • $500 to $999
    682
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    86
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    33
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Moniteau County is $149,100.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    343
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    843
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    940
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    789
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    686
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    453
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    141
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    897
  • 1940 to 1949
    292
  • 1950 to 1959
    579
  • 1960 to 1969
    540
  • 1970 to 1979
    991
  • 1980 to 1989
    804
  • 1990 to 1999
    926
  • 2000 to 2009
    721
  • 2010 to 2013
    424
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Moniteau County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    424
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,424
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,842
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,814

Commuting to Work

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

26.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Moniteau 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
    447
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    939
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    417
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    508
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    569
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    570
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,071
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    292
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    217
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    622
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    285
  • 90 or more minutes
    127

Summary

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

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Places in Moniteau County, Missouri

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