Population 24,365 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Randolph County
Household size in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Randolph County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Missouri as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 39.5, the median age in Randolph County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.2, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the north.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Randolph County than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. Randolph County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Randolph County
Renters in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Randolph County own their homes; 28.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About half of owners (49.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Randolph County: 14.8% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.7 points, 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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Randolph County leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $601 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $664 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $656 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $791 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$190 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Randolph County pays $791 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $190 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are 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 Randolph County
Bachelor's degrees in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Randolph County: 17.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Randolph County is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Missouri as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Randolph County runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Randolph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 2.51 | 39.5 | 12.9% | 28.6% | 14.8% | 1973 | $791 | 17.9% | 89.7% | 4.6% |
| Chariton County | 2.68 | 45.2 | 6.7% | 16.5% | 27.5% | 1968 | $600 | 22.7% | 92.3% | 3.6% |
| Monroe County | 2.55 | 45.5 | 7.4% | 25.7% | 21.1% | 1976 | $682 | 17.5% | 91.1% | 1.7% |
| Ralls County | 2.65 | 46.5 | 5.8% | 14.5% | 16.9% | 1981 | $731 | 17.2% | 91.6% | 4.5% |
| Carroll County | 2.38 | 43.6 | 11.6% | 28.1% | 21.2% | 1962 | $752 | 20.3% | 90.1% | 4.8% |
| Pike County | 2.56 | 39.4 | 14.5% | 26.7% | 15.3% | 1972 | $786 | 17.5% | 87.8% | 3.8% |
| Ray County | 2.57 | 42.3 | 10.8% | 22.7% | 8.8% | 1973 | $867 | 16.3% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Greene County | 2.62 | 43.5 | 10.1% | 21.8% | 22.8% | 1958 | $797 | 18.4% | 91.4% | 4.9% |
| Atchison County | 2.65 | 37.5 | 12.7% | 28.1% | 17.4% | 1965 | $874 | 23.5% | 95.0% | 4.2% |
| Christian County | 2.43 | 43.8 | 8.2% | 24.8% | 10.6% | 1959 | $807 | 16.7% | 90.4% | 4.7% |
| Jackson County | 2.67 | 42.3 | 5.2% | 22.9% | 11.7% | 1975 | $865 | 22.7% | 93.5% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Washington County, ME · Brooks County, GA · Brown County, IN · Brown County, MN · Brunswick County, VA · Buchanan County, IA · Buchanan County, VA · Caroline County, MD · Christian County, IL · Brookings County, SD
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 Randolph 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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