Cole County's estimated 2026 population is 78,239 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cole County is the 16th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 76,145 and has seen a growth of 2.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cole County includes 80.99% White, 11.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (80.99%)
Black or African American (11.24%)
Two or more races (4.95%)
Asian (1.62%)
Other race (0.99%)
Native American (0.19%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,304 | 80.99% |
| Black or African American | 8,647 | 11.24% |
| Two or more races | 3,809 | 4.95% |
| Asian | 1,250 | 1.62% |
| Other race | 760 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 147 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Cole County's average per capita income is $47,120. Household income levels show a median of $73,273. The poverty rate stands at 9.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,873 | $129,187 |
| Families | $98,183 | $112,936 |
| Households | $73,273 | $91,246 |
| Non Families | $44,082 | $52,159 |
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