U.S. County · Profile

Dent County

14.6KTotal Population
19Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-1.87%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Dent County has a population of 14,647 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Dent County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.0%13,622
Two or More Races4.4%644
Hispanic or Latino2.0%293
Asian0.9%132
Some Other Race0.7%103
Black or African American0.6%88
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%44
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%15

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Dent County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$51,410
31.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,342
28.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.8%
46.1% above national average
Median Age
43.7 years

Income & Poverty

$51,410Median Household Income
$27,342Per Capita Income
16.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$51,410$65,460
Families$59,708$77,178
Married-couple Families$59,708$66,873
Nonfamily Households$25,352$27,380

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Dent County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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