City · Missouri
Stockton, Missouri
Stockton, city, in Cedar County, Missouri. Stockton had 1,825 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,683 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,950 (±302). GEOID 2970828.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,825
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,683 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,950 ±302
Median household income
$37,679
±$7,043 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$140,100
±$22,602 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$609
±$79 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Stockton and what county is it in?
Stockton is a city in Cedar County, Missouri. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 795 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stockton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,825 people lived in Stockton on July 1, 2025, up 8.3% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,683 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,950 (±302).
| Measure | Stockton | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,950 ±302 | 14,615 | no clear change |
| Households | 777 ±143 | 5,773 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.35 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 997 ±174 | 6,946 | no clear change |
Stockton's population since 2000
From 1,960 in 2000 to 1,825 in 2025: down 6.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stockton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stockton?
The median resident of Stockton is 38.8 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.5%.
| Measure | Stockton | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 ±7.8 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.1% ±5.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±5.3 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±5.0 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.4% ±2.7 pts | 92.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3% ±3.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| With a disability | 23.3% ±6.5 pts | 19.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3% ±4.2 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.2% ±3.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1% ±4.5 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5% ±3.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±5.2 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±2.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stockton earn?
Half of Stockton's 777 households earn less than $37,679 a year (±$7,043), against $48,181 in Cedar County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $39,158 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stockton | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,679 ±$7,043 | $48,181 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,128 ±$7,739 | $74,499 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,511 ±$3,274 | $30,063 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.0% ±7.2 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.0% ±14.6 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.0% ±7.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±4.9 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4% ±6.5 pts | 82.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stockton?
Owners occupy 62.8% of Stockton's occupied homes and renters 37.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $140,100 by its owner (±$22,602). The median renter pays $609 a month including utilities, and 25.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stockton | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,100 ±$22,602 | $168,100 | +$31,922 |
| Median gross rent | $609 ±$79 | $767 | −$139 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.5% ±10.9 pts | 34.8% | −25.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,143 ±$110 | $1,310 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.8% ±8.1 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.2% ±8.1 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 997 ±174 | 6,946 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5% ±10.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.9% ±7.0 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.3% ±5.5 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.2% ±6.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±4.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Stockton building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Stockton in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Stockton work and get to work?
78.1% of Stockton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes.
| Measure | Stockton | Cedar County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.8% ±6.9 pts | 52.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% ±6.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1% ±9.7 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±6.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±3.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±4.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±7.1 | 25.1 min | +10.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Stockton?
No census tract lies mostly in Stockton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8703Cedar County | 3,682 | $44,868 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Stockton) · Census block assignment files
How does Stockton compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stockton is the 7,999th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 256th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Stockton ranks 388th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 256th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 50th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 290th | 420 |
| Median household income | 388th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 353rd | 420 |
| Median home value | 254th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 368th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 112th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 244th | 404 |
| Median age | 201st | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 254th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 108th | 420 |
Stockton's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Stockton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Stockton?
20 of the 57 figures for Stockton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Stockton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Stockton.