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Population Review

Christian County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Missouri

The population of Christian County, Missouri is 91,229 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $81,245, the median home value is $249,700, and the median age is 39.3.

The population of Christian County has grown 23.4% since 2010 (77,841 → 96,045), a +1.51% annualized rate.

Christian County within Missouri · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

91,229

Population

+1.51%

Annual growth

162

People / sq mi

$81,245

Median Income

$249,700

Median Home Value

Christian County covers 563 sq mi of land at 162.2 people per square mile.

About Christian County, MO

Christian County is a county in Missouri with a population of 91,229. It ranks #13 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 39.3, in line with the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The median household income in Christian County is $81,245, above the US median of $74,580. 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $249,700, with monthly rent averaging $979. The homeownership rate of 76.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Christian County reflects 32.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.3% 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.

Christian County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Christian County had a population of 77,841 in 2010 and 96,045 in 2024, a 23.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 96,045 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.51%.

2024 · 96K20102024

96,045

Population (2024)

77,841

Population (2010)

96,045

Peak (2024)

1.51%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201077,841
201178,664
201279,695
201380,675
201481,887
201583,154
201684,271
201785,533
201887,248
201988,913
202089,294
202191,636
202293,130
202394,469
202496,045

Race & Ethnicity

White92.3%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

39.3

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

16.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
6.5%
10–14
8.2%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
12.6%
35–44
14.0%
45–54
12.4%
55–59
6.3%
60–64
6.3%
65–74
9.9%
75–84
4.9%
85+
1.5%

Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 16.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$81,245+$12,325 vs state
Mean household income$102,125
Per-capita income$38,535
Poverty rate6.1%-2.3% vs state
Unemployment rate2.3%
Employment-to-population62.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
27.8%
Finance & real estate
9.2%
Education & health care
8.7%
Construction
7.9%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Information
7.4%
Retail trade
6.4%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.4%

The largest employment sector in Christian County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.8%

Carpool

79.3%

Public transit

9.3%

Work from home

25.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$249,700+$34,100 vs state

Median home value

$979

Median rent

76.0%

Homeownership rate

35,972

Total housing units

95.2%

Occupied

4.8%

Vacant

24.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.9%

With health insurance

96.7%

With broadband internet

37.4%

Foreign-born

8.0%

Veterans (18+)

12.6%

With a disability

95.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.3%

High School+

32.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian County, Missouri has a population of 91,229 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 162 people per square mile.

The population of Christian County has grown 23.4% since 2010 (77,841 → 96,045), a +1.51% annualized rate.

The median household income in Christian County, Missouri is $81,245, with mean (average) household income of $102,125 and per-capita income of $38,535. 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Christian County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Christian County, Missouri is 39.3 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Christian County is $249,700 and median monthly rent is $979. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 35,972 total housing units, 4.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Christian County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Christian County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.