McDonald County's estimated 2026 population is 24,159 with a growth rate of 0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McDonald County is the 46th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 23,071 and has seen a growth of 4.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.2 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 37 years
There are 17,664 adults, (3,687 of whom are seniors) in McDonald County.
Female: 11,561 (48.8%)
Male: 12,140 (51.2%)
The racial composition of McDonald County includes 70.12% White, 6.88% other race, 3.84% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,618 | 70.12% |
| Two or more races | 3,401 | 14.35% |
| Other race | 1,631 | 6.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 910 | 3.84% |
| Black or African American | 466 | 1.97% |
| Native American | 355 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 320 | 1.35% |
McDonald County's average per capita income is $37,756. Household income levels show a median of $52,375. The poverty rate stands at 16.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,641 | - |
| Families | $58,489 | $76,023 |
| Households | $52,375 | $69,959 |
| Non Families | $35,343 | $45,840 |
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