Population 7,641 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dade County
Household size in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Dade County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Missouri. Household size has crept up from 2.43 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 Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.6, Dade County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.5, mirroring the country. Of Missouri's 115 counties, only seven are older.
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 Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Dade County: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of Missouri's 115 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Dade County
Renters in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Dade County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east.
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 Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Dade County: 18.5% of homes are empty, 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 has edged up 1.4 points since 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 Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Dade County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center 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 Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $460 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $557 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $644 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $756 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$296 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Dade County pays $756 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $296 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the south.
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 Dade County
Bachelor's degrees in Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Dade County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Dade County is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Missouri. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Dade County
| Period | Dade County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dade County has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.3 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Dade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 2.51 | 47.6 | 6.5% | 23.0% | 18.5% | 1974 | $756 | 15.0% | 91.0% | 3.2% |
| Barton County | 2.68 | 41.8 | 13.7% | 31.9% | 13.7% | 1974 | $730 | 18.2% | 88.0% | 2.7% |
| Crawford County | 2.38 | 35.0 | 13.4% | 39.2% | 12.4% | 1971 | $828 | 32.7% | 91.9% | 3.8% |
| Texas County | 2.52 | 44.3 | 9.5% | 22.8% | 13.2% | 1978 | $740 | 16.6% | 86.7% | 4.9% |
| Wilson County | 2.41 | 43.9 | 14.6% | 22.3% | 20.8% | 1963 | $771 | 19.7% | 90.2% | 2.8% |
| Elk County | 2.50 | 50.9 | 6.8% | 21.2% | 32.4% | 1954 | $545 | 21.8% | 90.5% | 1.8% |
| Reynolds County | 2.53 | 47.5 | 7.4% | 20.2% | 27.4% | 1975 | $635 | 15.5% | 81.9% | 8.7% |
| Iron County | 2.45 | 45.4 | 11.8% | 24.9% | 18.0% | 1975 | $651 | 19.2% | 85.5% | 3.6% |
| Madison County | 2.76 | 41.0 | 11.6% | 26.3% | 17.9% | 1975 | $812 | 16.9% | 88.0% | 4.5% |
| Sumner County | 2.54 | 40.6 | 9.6% | 24.9% | 13.7% | 1964 | $891 | 25.7% | 94.4% | 5.4% |
| Bollinger County | 2.68 | 43.7 | 10.0% | 17.7% | 20.8% | 1982 | $776 | 13.1% | 90.6% | 3.5% |
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 Dade 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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