Schuyler County, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 112th-largest in Missouri
The population of Schuyler County, Missouri is 4,044 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 112th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $56,023, the median home value is $118,200, and the median age is 38.8.
The population of Schuyler County has declined 8.4% since 2010 (4,441 → 4,069), a -0.62% annualized rate.
4,044
Population
-0.62%
Annual growth
13
People / sq mi
$56,023
Median Income
$118,200
Median Home Value
Schuyler County covers 307 sq mi of land at 13.2 people per square mile.
About Schuyler County, MO
Educational attainment is the headline number in Schuyler County: 10.6% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 4,044 residents, Schuyler County is a county in Missouri.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,023, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.8%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $118,200, with typical rent around $382.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 10.6%, below the national 35.0%. About 7.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Schuyler County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Schuyler County had a population of 4,441 in 2010 and 4,069 in 2024, a -8.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 4,632 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.55%.
4,069
Population (2024)
4,441
Population (2010)
4,632
Peak (2019)
-0.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,441 |
| 2011 | 4,390 |
| 2012 | 4,391 |
| 2013 | 4,375 |
| 2014 | 4,397 |
| 2015 | 4,506 |
| 2016 | 4,496 |
| 2017 | 4,513 |
| 2018 | 4,577 |
| 2019 | 4,632 |
| 2020 | 4,010 |
| 2021 | 4,020 |
| 2022 | 4,016 |
| 2023 | 4,073 |
| 2024 | 4,069 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.8
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
18.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.5% · Seniors (65+): 18.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $56,023$-12,897 vs state |
| Mean household income | $65,975 |
| Per-capita income | $23,774 |
| Poverty rate | 5.8%-2.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Schuyler County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
84.6%
Public transit
7.0%
Work from home
28.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$118,200$-97,400 vs state
Median home value
$382
Median rent
79.0%
Homeownership rate
1,906
Total housing units
65.6%
Occupied
34.4%
Vacant
21.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.3%
With health insurance
82.5%
With broadband internet
29.8%
Foreign-born
6.0%
Veterans (18+)
19.3%
With a disability
92.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.7%
High School+
10.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schuyler County, Missouri has a population of 4,044 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 112th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 13 people per square mile.
The population of Schuyler County has declined 8.4% since 2010 (4,441 → 4,069), a -0.62% annualized rate.
The median household income in Schuyler County, Missouri is $56,023, with mean (average) household income of $65,975 and per-capita income of $23,774. 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Schuyler County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Schuyler County, Missouri is 38.8 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Schuyler County is $118,200 and median monthly rent is $382. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,906 total housing units, 34.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Schuyler County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Schuyler 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.