Dent County's estimated 2026 population is 14,507 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dent County is the 71st largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 15,739 and has seen a growth of -7.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 42.8 years
There are 11,260 adults, (3,233 of whom are seniors) in Dent County.
Female: 7,268 (50%)
Male: 7,271 (50%)
The racial composition of Dent County includes 91.84% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,353 | 91.84% |
| Two or more races | 722 | 4.97% |
| Other race | 159 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.07% |
Dent County's average per capita income is $40,803. Household income levels show a median of $56,312. The poverty rate stands at 12.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,173 | - |
| Families | $68,226 | $85,881 |
| Households | $56,312 | $73,407 |
| Non Families | $30,092 | $46,153 |
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