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Laclede County, Missouri
Laclede County, Missouri. Laclede County had 36,943 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 29105.
Laclede County is the county of the Lebanon, MO micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
36,943
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,039 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,390
Median household income
$53,282
±$2,805 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$168,400
±$7,928 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$809
±$52 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Laclede County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 36,039 residents in Laclede County. The Census Bureau estimates 36,943 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 36,390 over 765 square miles of land.
| Measure | Laclede County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,390 | 6,191,814 | +859 |
| Households | 14,558±347 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.06 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,012±32 | 2,825,287 | no clear change |
Laclede County's population since 2000
From 32,513 in 2000 to 36,943 in 2025: up 13.6%. 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 Laclede County?
Laclede County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Lebanon with 15,663 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lebanon | 15,013 | $48,359 |
|---|---|---|
| Conway | 729 | $34,519 |
| PhillipsburgGEOID 2957368 | 164 | not published |
| Bennett SpringsGEOID 2904525 | 138 | $76,650 |
| Richland | 1,734 | $34,268 |
| StoutlandGEOID 2971008 | 209 | $42,083 |
| EvergreenGEOID 2922951 | 20 | $46,917 |
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 Laclede County?
The median resident of Laclede County is 39.2 years old; 24.6% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.5%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Laclede County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2±0.5 | 39.0 | −1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 24.6%±0.2 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±0.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% | 5.2% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4%±0.8 pts | 76.3% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±0.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9%±1.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.4%±2.0 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.3%±2.5 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±1.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.6 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 Laclede County earn?
Half of Laclede County's 14,558 households earn less than $53,282 a year (±$2,805), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $58,159 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Laclede County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,282±$2,805 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,159±$6,949 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,076±$2,523 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2%±2.7 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.4%±6.5 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.3%±2.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.2%±3.2 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 Laclede County?
Owners occupy 68.2% of Laclede County's occupied homes and renters 31.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,400 by its owner (±$7,928). The median renter pays $809 a month including utilities, and 32.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Laclede County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,400±$7,928 | $230,300 | +$28,224 |
| Median gross rent | $809±$52 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.0%±7.1 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,160±$40 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.2%±2.9 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,012±32 | 2,825,287 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.5%±4.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5%±2.8 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.8%±2.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4%±1.5 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 Laclede County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Laclede County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.1 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 Laclede County get to work?
78.0% of Laclede County's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Laclede County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±2.1 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±2.1 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0%±2.9 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.5%±2.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±1.1 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min±1.5 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
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 Laclede County's census tracts?
Laclede County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,439 (Tract 9604) to $61,061 (Tract 9603.01).
| Tract 9601.0129105960101 | 4,616±507 | $49,203 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0229105960102 | 3,591±518 | $55,650 |
| Tract 9602.0129105960201 | 3,079±462 | $58,085 |
| Tract 9602.0229105960202 | 2,913±524 | $56,366 |
| Tract 9603.0129105960301 | 2,967±313 | $61,061 |
| Tract 9603.0229105960302 | 4,095±817 | $58,250 |
| Tract 960429105960400 | 3,725±516 | $35,439 |
| Tract 960529105960500 | 6,162±660 | $52,254 |
| Tract 960629105960600 | 5,242±638 | $53,713 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Laclede County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th of 115 |
| Median household income | 87th of 115 |
| Median home value | 55th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 80th of 115 |
| Median age | 86th 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
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 Laclede County 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' school search.