Reynolds County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 104th-largest in Missouri

The population of Reynolds County, Missouri is 6,058 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 104th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $44,357, the median home value is $119,900, and the median age is 46.1.

The population of Reynolds County has declined 11.2% since 2010 (6,676 → 5,927), a -0.85% annualized rate.

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

6,058

Population

-0.85%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$44,357

Median Income

$119,900

Median Home Value

Reynolds County covers 808 sq mi of land at 7.5 people per square mile.

About Reynolds County, MO

Reynolds County is a county in Missouri with a population of 6,058. It ranks #104 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 46.1, older than the national median. The population is 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

The median household income in Reynolds County is $44,357, below the US median of $74,580. 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $119,900, with monthly rent averaging $627. The homeownership rate of 80.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Reynolds County reflects 15.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.5 minutes each way.

Reynolds County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Reynolds County had a population of 6,676 in 2010 and 5,927 in 2024, a -11.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,676 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.84%.

5,927

Population (2024)

6,676

Population (2010)

6,676

Peak (2010)

-0.84%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,676	-	-	estimate
2011	6,565	-111	-1.66%	estimate
2012	6,549	-16	-0.24%	estimate
2013	6,456	-93	-1.42%	estimate
2014	6,402	-54	-0.84%	estimate
2015	6,294	-108	-1.69%	estimate
2016	6,359	+65	+1.03%	estimate
2017	6,260	-99	-1.56%	estimate
2018	6,267	+7	+0.11%	estimate
2019	6,288	+21	+0.34%	estimate
2020	6,079	-209	-3.32%	estimate
2021	6,084	+5	+0.08%	estimate
2022	5,994	-90	-1.48%	estimate
2023	5,965	-29	-0.48%	estimate
2024	5,927	-38	-0.64%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.8%
Black or African American	1.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.1

Median Age

47.5%

Female

52.5%

Male

23.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.6%

5–9

5.2%

10–14

4.9%

15–19

7.1%

20–24

4.1%

25–34

9.1%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

7.6%

60–64

9.2%

65–74

13.0%

75–84

8.0%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 14.7% · Seniors (65+): 23.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$44,357$-24,563 vs state
Mean household income	$59,796
Per-capita income	$26,576
Poverty rate	15.5%+7.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.6%
Employment-to-population	47.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.7%

Manufacturing

16.2%

Agriculture

13.4%

Education & health care

7.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.3%

Construction

7.0%

Information

5.4%

Finance & real estate

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Reynolds County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

75.3%

Public transit

5.4%

Work from home

26.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$119,900$-95,700 vs state

Median home value

$627

Median rent

80.7%

Homeownership rate

3,468

Total housing units

66.7%

Occupied

33.3%

Vacant

19.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.6%

With health insurance

85.3%

With broadband internet

25.0%

Foreign-born

8.9%

Veterans (18+)

27.4%

With a disability

99.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

80.6%

High School+

15.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reynolds County, Missouri has a population of 6,058 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 104th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 7 people per square mile.

The population of Reynolds County has declined 11.2% since 2010 (6,676 → 5,927), a -0.85% annualized rate.

The median household income in Reynolds County, Missouri is $44,357, with mean (average) household income of $59,796 and per-capita income of $26,576. 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Reynolds County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%), Black or African American (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Reynolds County, Missouri is 46.1 years. Residents are 47.5% female and 52.5% male.

The median home value in Reynolds County is $119,900 and median monthly rent is $627. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,468 total housing units, 33.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Reynolds County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

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