McDonald County's estimated 2026 population is 23,928 with a growth rate of -0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McDonald County is the 46th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 23,071 and has seen a growth of 3.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of McDonald County includes 71.96% White, 5.9% other race, 3.24% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (71.96%)
Two or more races (14.26%)
Other race (5.9%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (3.24%)
Black or African American (1.95%)
Native American (1.42%)
Asian (1.28%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,904 | 71.96% |
| Two or more races | 3,349 | 14.26% |
| Other race | 1,385 | 5.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 762 | 3.24% |
| Black or African American | 458 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 333 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 301 | 1.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
McDonald County's average per capita income is $35,623. Household income levels show a median of $48,145. The poverty rate stands at 17.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $63,545 | - |
| Families | $54,600 | $72,172 |
| Households | $48,145 | $66,339 |
| Non Families | $32,175 | $43,018 |
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