Population 56,529 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Taney County
Household size in Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Taney County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.38 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
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 Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Taney County is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Taney County than nationally: 8.8%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 Taney County
Renters in Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.6% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Taney County rent their homes (33.0%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 46.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share is up 0.7 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 Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Taney County: 20.3% 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 down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Taney County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Few Missouri counties have newer homes: only three of 115.
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 Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $686 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $714 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $820 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $946 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$260 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Taney County pays $946 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $260 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Taney County
Bachelor's degrees in Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Taney County: 24.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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 Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Taney County have finished high school (91.6%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Missouri. The share with a diploma is up 5.0 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 Taney County
| Period | Taney County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Taney County runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.5 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).
Taney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taney County | 2.44 | 42.9 | 8.8% | 33.0% | 20.3% | 1994 | $946 | 24.5% | 91.6% | 4.0% |
| Stone County | 2.45 | 51.9 | 6.9% | 16.7% | 25.0% | 1990 | $976 | 23.5% | 91.4% | 7.2% |
| Barry County | 2.72 | 41.8 | 9.5% | 22.7% | 18.4% | 1983 | $739 | 14.5% | 85.7% | 4.6% |
| Ozark County | 2.38 | 49.8 | 7.8% | 17.9% | 22.6% | 1981 | $601 | 15.4% | 85.1% | 4.6% |
| McDonald County | 2.83 | 39.3 | 10.1% | 32.7% | 13.2% | 1987 | $796 | 12.3% | 82.0% | 7.4% |
| Howell County | 2.50 | 42.3 | 14.2% | 29.7% | 11.3% | 1984 | $763 | 18.7% | 86.9% | 5.0% |
| Oregon County | 2.66 | 43.0 | 11.5% | 25.1% | 21.5% | 1978 | $825 | 12.3% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
| Craig County | 2.53 | 40.4 | 11.5% | 26.3% | 18.4% | 1974 | $844 | 15.7% | 86.2% | 4.9% |
| Ripley County | 2.66 | 41.5 | 11.1% | 20.9% | 22.1% | 1984 | $602 | 12.9% | 82.9% | 3.8% |
| Nowata County | 2.55 | 41.8 | 10.7% | 26.5% | 15.1% | 1977 | $870 | 16.5% | 91.4% | 4.4% |
| Washington County | 2.53 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 28.1% | 11.1% | 1973 | $1,099 | 30.4% | 92.7% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Chaves County, NM · Box Elder County, UT · Bradford County, PA · Calumet County, WI · Camden County, GA · Campbell County, VA · Carbon County, PA · Carson City, NV · Warrick County, IN · Carter County, TN
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 Taney 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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