Cedar County, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 71st-largest in Missouri
The population of Cedar County, Missouri is 14,440 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 71st-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $45,577, the median home value is $162,500, and the median age is 44.5.
The population of Cedar County has grown 7.5% since 2010 (13,969 → 15,023), a +0.52% annualized rate.
14,440
Population
+0.52%
Annual growth
30
People / sq mi
$45,577
Median Income
$162,500
Median Home Value
Cedar County covers 474 sq mi of land at 30.4 people per square mile.
About Cedar County, MO
Cedar County is a county in Missouri with a population of 14,440. It ranks #71 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 44.5, older than the national median. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
The median household income in Cedar County is $45,577, below the US median of $74,580. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $162,500, with monthly rent averaging $783. The homeownership rate of 73.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Cedar County reflects 17.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.1 minutes each way.
Cedar County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cedar County had a population of 13,969 in 2010 and 15,023 in 2024, a 7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,023 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.53%.
15,023
Population (2024)
13,969
Population (2010)
15,023
Peak (2024)
0.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,969 |
| 2011 | 13,914 |
| 2012 | 13,910 |
| 2013 | 13,776 |
| 2014 | 13,788 |
| 2015 | 13,790 |
| 2016 | 13,884 |
| 2017 | 14,086 |
| 2018 | 14,126 |
| 2019 | 14,301 |
| 2020 | 14,214 |
| 2021 | 14,519 |
| 2022 | 14,612 |
| 2023 | 14,706 |
| 2024 | 15,023 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.5
Median Age
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Male
23.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 23.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $45,577$-23,343 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,308 |
| Per-capita income | $30,047 |
| Poverty rate | 9.9%+1.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 48.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cedar County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
1.9%
Carpool
76.5%
Public transit
8.6%
Work from home
25.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$162,500$-53,100 vs state
Median home value
$783
Median rent
73.9%
Homeownership rate
6,964
Total housing units
80.9%
Occupied
19.1%
Vacant
26.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.1%
With health insurance
89.9%
With broadband internet
38.7%
Foreign-born
10.7%
Veterans (18+)
21.3%
With a disability
98.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.1%
High School+
17.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedar County, Missouri has a population of 14,440 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 71st-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 30 people per square mile.
The population of Cedar County has grown 7.5% since 2010 (13,969 → 15,023), a +0.52% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cedar County, Missouri is $45,577, with mean (average) household income of $74,308 and per-capita income of $30,047. 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cedar County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.4%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cedar County, Missouri is 44.5 years. Residents are 48.9% female and 51.1% male.
The median home value in Cedar County is $162,500 and median monthly rent is $783. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,964 total housing units, 19.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cedar County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.
Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Cedar County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.