Taney County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in Missouri

The population of Taney County, Missouri is 56,382 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $58,258, the median home value is $203,800, and the median age is 42.0.

The population of Taney County has grown 9.3% since 2010 (51,905 → 56,744), a +0.64% annualized rate.

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

56,382

Population

+0.64%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$58,258

Median Income

$203,800

Median Home Value

Taney County covers 632 sq mi of land at 89.2 people per square mile.

About Taney County, MO

Taney County is a county in Missouri with a population of 56,382. It ranks #20 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 42.0, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in Taney County is $58,258, below the US median of $74,580. 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $203,800, with monthly rent averaging $925. The homeownership rate of 66.9% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Taney County reflects 25.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.5 minutes each way.

Taney County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Taney County had a population of 51,905 in 2010 and 56,744 in 2024, a 9.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,790 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.64%.

56,744

Population (2024)

51,905

Population (2010)

56,790

Peak (2023)

0.64%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	51,905	-	-	estimate
2011	52,666	+761	+1.47%	estimate
2012	52,928	+262	+0.50%	estimate
2013	53,298	+370	+0.70%	estimate
2014	53,861	+563	+1.06%	estimate
2015	54,282	+421	+0.78%	estimate
2016	54,663	+381	+0.70%	estimate
2017	55,176	+513	+0.94%	estimate
2018	55,817	+641	+1.16%	estimate
2019	56,057	+240	+0.43%	estimate
2020	56,064	+7	+0.01%	estimate
2021	56,313	+249	+0.44%	estimate
2022	56,736	+423	+0.75%	estimate
2023	56,790	+54	+0.10%	estimate
2024	56,744	-46	-0.08%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	86.9%
Black or African American	1.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.0

Median Age

51.5%

Female

48.5%

Male

22.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

5.6%

15–19

7.0%

20–24

7.1%

25–34

11.2%

35–44

10.7%

45–54

11.6%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

13.0%

75–84

6.8%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 22.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$58,258$-10,662 vs state
Mean household income	$78,210
Per-capita income	$31,125
Poverty rate	10.2%+1.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	56.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Education & health care

19.8%

Professional & business services

18.2%

Construction

9.1%

Finance & real estate

8.7%

Information

6.9%

Retail trade

6.5%

Manufacturing

5.3%

Public administration

3.5%

The largest employment sector in Taney County is education & health care, accounting for 19.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

74.7%

Public transit

9.8%

Work from home

23.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$203,800$-11,800 vs state

Median home value

$925

Median rent

66.9%

Homeownership rate

29,875

Total housing units

74.1%

Occupied

25.9%

Vacant

33.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.2%

With health insurance

94.9%

With broadband internet

50.1%

Foreign-born

9.0%

Veterans (18+)

17.0%

With a disability

93.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.7%

High School+

25.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Taney County, Missouri has a population of 56,382 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 89 people per square mile.

The population of Taney County has grown 9.3% since 2010 (51,905 → 56,744), a +0.64% annualized rate.

The median household income in Taney County, Missouri is $58,258, with mean (average) household income of $78,210 and per-capita income of $31,125. 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Taney County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%), Black or African American (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Taney County, Missouri is 42.0 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

The median home value in Taney County is $203,800 and median monthly rent is $925. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,875 total housing units, 25.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Taney County, Missouri is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 19.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

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