Cole County's estimated 2026 population is 78,053 with a growth rate of 0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cole County is the 16th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 76,145 and has seen a growth of 2.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 60,021 adults, (13,890 of whom are seniors) in Cole County.
Female: 38,271 (49.7%)
Male: 38,761 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Cole County includes 80.3% White, 9.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,853 | 80.3% |
| Black or African American | 7,563 | 9.82% |
| Two or more races | 5,098 | 6.62% |
| Other race | 1,132 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 1,130 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 248 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
Cole County's average per capita income is $50,156. Household income levels show a median of $74,876. The poverty rate stands at 9.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,221 | $134,269 |
| Families | $101,761 | $117,885 |
| Households | $74,876 | $95,025 |
| Non Families | $45,694 | $54,737 |
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