County · Missouri
Miller County, Missouri
Miller County, Missouri. Miller County had 25,817 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 11 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 29131.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,817
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,722 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,269
Median household income
$56,736
±$5,476 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$192,600
±$15,880 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$763
±$35 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Miller County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,722 residents in Miller County. The Census Bureau estimates 25,817 for July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,269 over 593 square miles of land.
| Measure | Miller County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,269 | 6,191,814 | +68 |
| Households | 9,857±285 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.07 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,541±37 | 2,825,287 | −405 |
Miller County's population since 2000
From 23,564 in 2000 to 25,817 in 2025: up 9.6%. 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 Miller County?
Miller County holds 11 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Eldon with 4,785 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Eldon | 4,416 | $41,684 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ozark | 2,077 | $74,176 |
| Iberia | 703 | $47,438 |
| St. Elizabeth | 418 | $100,313 |
| Osage Beach | 4,637 | $55,994 |
| TuscumbiaGEOID 2974194 | 188 | $41,250 |
| Aurora SpringsGEOID 2902584 | 138 | not published |
| OleanGEOID 2954560 | 114 | not published |
| BrumleyGEOID 2908974 | 69 | $33,438 |
| BagnellGEOID 2902962 | 43 | $15,000 |
| LakesideGEOID 2940142 | 0 | not published |
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 Miller County?
The median resident of Miller County is 41.3 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.6%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Miller County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±0.9 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±0.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 5.2% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3%±0.4 pts | 76.3% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8%±0.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1%±1.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7%±1.6 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2%±1.9 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.2%±2.2 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.7 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 Miller County earn?
Half of Miller County's 9,857 households earn less than $56,736 a year (±$5,476), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $58,053 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Miller County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,736±$5,476 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,753±$4,837 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,419±$1,715 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4%±2.6 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.4%±7.1 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9%±1.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.6%±2.5 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 Miller County?
Owners occupy 73.9% of Miller County's occupied homes and renters 26.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $192,600 by its owner (±$15,880). The median renter pays $763 a month including utilities, and 21.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Miller County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $192,600±$15,880 | $230,300 | +$24,241 |
| Median gross rent | $763±$35 | $1,033 | −$70 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.5%±6.9 pts | 36.6% | −11.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,163±$72 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.9%±3.3 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,541±37 | 2,825,287 | −405 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±3.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.0%±2.5 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.8%±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2%±1.4 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 Miller County building?
Builders took permits for 86 new housing units across Miller County in 2025 (51 single-family), 3.3 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 Miller County get to work?
79.2% of Miller County's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Miller County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±2.5 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.2%±2.8 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7%±2.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±1.6 pts | 13.0% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min±1.2 | 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 Miller County's census tracts?
Miller County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,684 (Tract 9628.01) to $84,926 (Tract 9625.02).
| Tract 9625.0129131962501 | 2,893±446 | $71,690 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9625.0229131962502 | 2,718±291 | $84,926 |
| Tract 962629131962600 | 3,829±551 | $52,206 |
| Tract 9627.0129131962701 | 2,365±503 | $65,038 |
| Tract 9627.0229131962702 | 2,737±354 | $53,750 |
| Tract 9628.0129131962801 | 2,630±344 | $33,684 |
| Tract 9628.0229131962802 | 3,596±395 | $61,888 |
| Tract 9629.0129131962901 | 2,957±345 | $47,375 |
| Tract 9629.0229131962902 | 1,544±221 | $40,801 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Miller County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 115 |
| Median household income | 73rd of 115 |
| Median home value | 34th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 60th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 54th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 115 |
| Median age | 53rd 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 Miller 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.