Stone County, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 37th-largest in Missouri
The population of Stone County, Missouri is 31,697 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 37th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $61,323, the median home value is $236,500, and the median age is 54.4.
The population of Stone County has grown 1.2% since 2010 (32,241 → 32,630), a +0.09% annualized rate.
31,697
Population
+0.09%
Annual growth
68
People / sq mi
$61,323
Median Income
$236,500
Median Home Value
Stone County covers 464 sq mi of land at 68.3 people per square mile.
About Stone County, MO
Age is the most distinctive thing about Stone County: a median age of 54.4, older than the national median. With 31,697 residents, Stone County is a county in Missouri. It ranks #37 among counties in Missouri by population.
The typical household here earns about $61,323, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $236,500, with typical rent around $892.
23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 10.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Stone County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Stone County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Stone County had a population of 32,241 in 2010 and 32,630 in 2024, a 1.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,680 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.09%.
32,630
Population (2024)
32,241
Population (2010)
32,680
Peak (2023)
0.09%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,241 |
| 2011 | 32,130 |
| 2012 | 31,908 |
| 2013 | 31,672 |
| 2014 | 31,462 |
| 2015 | 31,334 |
| 2016 | 31,503 |
| 2017 | 31,676 |
| 2018 | 31,729 |
| 2019 | 32,002 |
| 2020 | 31,205 |
| 2021 | 31,590 |
| 2022 | 32,137 |
| 2023 | 32,680 |
| 2024 | 32,630 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
54.4
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
31.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.6% · Seniors (65+): 31.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,323$-7,597 vs state |
| Mean household income | $78,728 |
| Per-capita income | $33,582 |
| Poverty rate | 10.1%+1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 45.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Stone County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
76.1%
Public transit
10.1%
Work from home
27.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$236,500+$20,900 vs state
Median home value
$892
Median rent
83.7%
Homeownership rate
20,267
Total housing units
64.9%
Occupied
35.1%
Vacant
16.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.6%
With health insurance
94.9%
With broadband internet
50.2%
Foreign-born
11.1%
Veterans (18+)
19.1%
With a disability
97.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.8%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stone County, Missouri has a population of 31,697 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 37th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 68 people per square mile.
The population of Stone County has grown 1.2% since 2010 (32,241 → 32,630), a +0.09% annualized rate.
The median household income in Stone County, Missouri is $61,323, with mean (average) household income of $78,728 and per-capita income of $33,582. 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Stone County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Stone County, Missouri is 54.4 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Stone County is $236,500 and median monthly rent is $892. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,267 total housing units, 35.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Stone County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.
Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Stone 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.