County · Missouri
Bollinger County, Missouri
Bollinger County, Missouri. Bollinger County had 10,646 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 29017.
Bollinger County is one of the 3 counties of the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,646
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,567 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,559
Median household income
$63,814
±$13,535 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$179,800
±$29,070 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$694
±$85 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Bollinger County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,567 residents in Bollinger County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,646 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,559 over 618 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bollinger County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,559 | 6,191,814 | −1,666 |
| Households | 3,941±180 | 2,508,227 | −652 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.12 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,046±30 | 2,825,287 | −839 |
Bollinger County's population since 2000
From 12,029 in 2000 to 10,646 in 2025: down 11.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bollinger County?
Bollinger County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Marble Hill with 1,380 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Marble Hill | 1,388 | $37,734 |
|---|---|---|
| SedgewickvilleGEOID 2966476 | 191 | $92,083 |
| ZalmaGEOID 2981430 | 73 | $50,313 |
| Glen AllenGEOID 2927280 | 57 | $43,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bollinger County?
The median resident of Bollinger County is 44.5 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.2%.
| Measure | Bollinger County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5±1.4 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7%±0.7 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.7%±1.0 pts | 76.3% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±1.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4%±2.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±1.6 pts | 8.8% | −4.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±2.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9%±2.5 pts | 32.4% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Bollinger County earn?
Half of Bollinger County's 3,941 households earn less than $63,814 a year (±$13,535), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $54,345 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bollinger County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,814±$13,535 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,271±$5,892 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,258±$2,219 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6%±3.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5%±7.6 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2%±2.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.3%±3.8 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 Bollinger County?
Owners occupy 82.3% of Bollinger County's occupied homes and renters 17.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $179,800 by its owner (±$29,070). The median renter pays $694 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bollinger County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,800±$29,070 | $230,300 | +$43,439 |
| Median gross rent | $694±$85 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7%±16.5 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,075±$100 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.3%±3.9 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,046±30 | 2,825,287 | −839 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.1%±2.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.1%±6.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.5%±3.7 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.7%±3.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.0%±3.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 Bollinger County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Bollinger County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bollinger County get to work?
78.1% of Bollinger County's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Bollinger County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8%±2.8 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±1.7 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1%±4.1 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±2.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±4.0 pts | 13.0% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.5 min±2.2 | 23.5 min | +3.6 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 are Bollinger County's census tracts?
Bollinger County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $63,125 (Tract 9503) to $64,034 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950129017950100 | 4,142±416 | $64,034 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950229017950200 | 3,993±417 | $63,750 |
| Tract 950329017950300 | 2,424±396 | $63,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bollinger County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 83rd of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 73rd of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th of 115 |
| Median household income | 38th of 115 |
| Median home value | 42nd of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 77th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 68th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 104th of 115 |
| Median age | 23rd of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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