Dent County's 2026 population is estimated at 14,855, reflecting a 0.45% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Dent County is the 69th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 15,739 and has grown -5.62% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 42.8 years
There are 11,260 adults, (3,233 of whom are seniors) in Dent County.
Female: 7,268 (50%)
Male: 7,271 (50%)
The racial composition of Dent County includes 91.84% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,353 | 91.84% |
| Two or more races | 722 | 4.97% |
| Other race | 159 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 103 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.07% |
Dent County 's average per capita income is $40,803. Household income levels show a median of $56,312. The poverty rate stands at 12.22%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,173 | - |
| Families | $68,226 | $85,881 |
| Households | $56,312 | $73,407 |
| Non Families | $30,092 | $46,153 |
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