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Moniteau County, Missouri
Moniteau County, Missouri. Moniteau County had 15,428 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 29135.
Moniteau County is one of the 4 counties of the Jefferson City, MO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,428
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,473 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,262
Median household income
$65,715
±$3,289 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$181,900
±$12,902 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$735
±$60 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Moniteau County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,473 residents in Moniteau County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,428 for July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,262 over 415 square miles of land.
| Measure | Moniteau County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,262 | 6,191,814 | −784 |
| Households | 5,729±127 | 2,508,227 | +293 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.05 | 2.40 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 6,175±25 | 2,825,287 | no clear change |
Moniteau County's population since 2000
From 14,827 in 2000 to 15,428 in 2025: up 4.1%. 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 Moniteau County?
Moniteau County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is California with 4,523 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| California | 4,498 | $63,864 |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 2,920 | $49,257 |
| Jamestown | 330 | $55,833 |
| Clarksburg | 254 | $41,250 |
| FortunaGEOID 2925300 | 130 | $115,560 |
| LathamGEOID 2940808 | 69 | $61,667 |
| LupusGEOID 2944498 | 28 | $87,656 |
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 Moniteau County?
The median resident of Moniteau County is 38.4 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.9%. 2.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Moniteau County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4±1.2 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.4%±0.4 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±0.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% | 5.2% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.1%±0.7 pts | 76.3% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 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%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3%±1.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±1.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±2.0 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.6%±3.0 pts | 8.8% | +3.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.2%±2.5 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.8%±2.3 pts | 32.4% | −4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.3 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 Moniteau County earn?
Half of Moniteau County's 5,729 households earn less than $65,715 a year (±$3,289), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $71,393 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,678 after inflation. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Moniteau County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,715±$3,289 | $70,702 | −$5,678 |
| Mean household income | $80,840±$5,345 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,785±$1,971 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3%±2.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.0%±4.4 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6%±1.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.3%±2.9 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 Moniteau County?
Owners occupy 79.2% of Moniteau County's occupied homes and renters 20.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,900 by its owner (±$12,902). The median renter pays $735 a month including utilities, and 29.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Moniteau County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,900±$12,902 | $230,300 | +$28,679 |
| Median gross rent | $735±$60 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.9%±9.6 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,280±$60 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.2%±3.2 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,175±25 | 2,825,287 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.2%±2.5 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.8%±1.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.1%±2.5 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 Moniteau County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Moniteau County in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.4 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 Moniteau County get to work?
73.8% of Moniteau County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Moniteau County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2%±2.0 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | −1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8%±3.6 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.3%±2.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±1.9 pts | 13.0% | +3.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min±2.4 | 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 Moniteau County's census tracts?
Moniteau County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,091 (Tract 3854) to $77,563 (Tract 3851).
| Tract 385129135385100 | 3,735±313 | $77,563 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 385229135385200 | 4,556±157 | $65,657 |
| Tract 385329135385300 | 3,528±303 | $69,766 |
| Tract 385429135385400 | 3,443±319 | $54,091 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Moniteau County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 66th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 84th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th of 115 |
| Median household income | 31st of 115 |
| Median home value | 40th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 67th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 93rd of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 86th of 115 |
| Median age | 94th 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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