Ralls 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 | Ralls County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,415 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 21.5 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.23% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.7 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,959 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ralls County grew by 7.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 10,394 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ralls County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Ralls County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,216 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.19% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ralls County is about 6% lower than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | Ralls County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $518,750 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $765 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.1% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ralls County is about 56.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $765 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ralls County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 153 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ralls County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.4 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.7 | 42.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 153 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,741 | $5,435 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,220 | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 360 | 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 Ralls County is 18 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
Ralls County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Ralls County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 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
Ralls County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Ralls County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.8% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.2% | 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 Ralls County, Missouri.
What is the population of Ralls County, Missouri?
The population of Ralls County, Missouri is 10,415, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ralls County, Missouri?
The population density of Ralls County, Missouri is 21.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ralls County, Missouri?
The median household income in Ralls County, Missouri is $65,216, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ralls County, Missouri?
The median home price in Ralls County, Missouri is $518,750, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ralls County, Missouri?
The unemployment rate in Ralls County, Missouri is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.