Cole County, MO Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Cole County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,119 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 190.9 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.06% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 30,746 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cole County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Cole County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,862 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.34% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Cole County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $251,223 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $804 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.4% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Cole County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 16.3 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Cole County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Cole County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Health
Cole County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Cole County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.3% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.3% | 22.8% | 19.0% |