Andrew County, MO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Andrew County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,778 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 40.8 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.60% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,975 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Andrew County grew by 7.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 18,086 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Andrew County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Andrew County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,139 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.46% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Andrew County is about 7% higher than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | Andrew County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $225,000 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $944 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.0% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Andrew County is about 19.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $944 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Andrew County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Andrew County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 42.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,856 | $5,435 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,865 | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 866 | 923 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Missouri:
Saline County (11.5 min), Nodaway County (11.9 min), Adair County (12.1 min).
Slowest:
Bollinger County (33.1 min), Dallas County (31.6 min), Caldwell County (31.0 min).
The average commute time in Andrew County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Missouri.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Andrew County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Andrew County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Louis County (0.4), Platte County (0.4), Boone County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bollinger County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Ripley County (0.2).
Health
Andrew County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Andrew County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.8% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Charles County (0.8), Platte County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
Scotland County (0.7), Ripley County (0.7), Pemiscot County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Andrew County, Missouri.
What is the population of Andrew County, Missouri?
The population of Andrew County, Missouri is 17,778, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Andrew County, Missouri?
The population density of Andrew County, Missouri is 40.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Andrew County, Missouri?
The median household income in Andrew County, Missouri is $74,139, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Andrew County, Missouri?
The median home price in Andrew County, Missouri is $225,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Andrew County, Missouri?
The unemployment rate in Andrew County, Missouri is 4.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.