Population 14,615 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cedar County
Household size in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Cedar County average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Missouri as a whole, where it has 2.49 people. Household size has climbed from 2.31 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Cedar County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 45.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Cedar County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Cedar County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Missouri counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cedar County
Renters in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Cedar County rent their homes (25.9%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (51.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in Cedar County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Cedar County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Missouri overall, where the median home dates to 1978. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $690 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $600 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $664 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $692 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cedar County pays $692 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 25.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cedar County
Bachelor's degrees in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Cedar County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cedar County is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri as a whole (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cedar County
| Period | Cedar County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cedar County has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cedar County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar County | 2.59 | 43.2 | 6.7% | 25.9% | 16.8% | 1983 | $692 | 18.3% | 89.0% | 2.4% |
| Vernon County | 2.51 | 41.9 | 8.6% | 28.7% | 13.6% | 1975 | $751 | 16.2% | 88.6% | 4.2% |
| Polk County | 2.60 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 28.4% | 11.1% | 1987 | $834 | 22.5% | 88.4% | 3.8% |
| Dallas County | 2.63 | 40.6 | 7.8% | 24.1% | 10.8% | 1982 | $702 | 15.5% | 89.1% | 3.6% |
| Bourbon County | 2.47 | 40.2 | 8.4% | 26.0% | 16.0% | 1961 | $763 | 24.2% | 90.7% | 4.8% |
| Laclede County | 2.54 | 40.6 | 15.3% | 31.8% | 9.7% | 1983 | $890 | 16.3% | 84.9% | 5.2% |
| Allen County | 2.48 | 40.2 | 12.6% | 24.6% | 16.2% | 1965 | $651 | 23.5% | 94.6% | 8.0% |
| Neosho County | 2.41 | 41.8 | 12.3% | 22.8% | 10.8% | 1965 | $667 | 23.5% | 93.1% | 3.6% |
| Pulaski County | 2.63 | 30.8 | 12.0% | 38.8% | 14.3% | 1992 | $1,098 | 25.5% | 94.6% | 4.7% |
| Woodson County | 2.44 | 47.7 | 6.8% | 15.4% | 30.4% | 1961 | $616 | 23.1% | 90.4% | 1.5% |
| Greenwood County | 2.19 | 47.8 | 10.6% | 19.5% | 26.7% | 1959 | $789 | 21.1% | 92.9% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cedar County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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