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Ralls County, Missouri
Ralls County, Missouri. Ralls County had 10,444 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 29173.
Ralls County is one of the 2 counties of the Hannibal, MO micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,444
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,355 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,428
Median household income
$65,388
±$6,991 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$168,200
±$13,012 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$749
±$46 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Ralls County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,355 residents in Ralls County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,444 for July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,428 over 470 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ralls County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,428 | 6,191,814 | +194 |
| Households | 3,970±173 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.11 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,056±36 | 2,825,287 | −142 |
Ralls County's population since 2000
From 9,626 in 2000 to 10,444 in 2025: up 8.5%. 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 Ralls County?
Ralls County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is New London with 981 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| New London | 943 | $63,021 |
|---|---|---|
| Perry | 665 | $50,795 |
| Center | 528 | $59,375 |
| Hannibal | 17,108 | $53,721 |
| RensselaerGEOID 2961184 | 253 | $77,750 |
| SavertonGEOID 2966062 | 213 | not published |
| Monroe City | 2,652 | $55,737 |
| Vandalia | 3,553 | $50,313 |
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 Ralls County?
The median resident of Ralls County is 45.9 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.7%.
| Measure | Ralls County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9±0.5 | 39.0 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2%±0.2 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.2%±0.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% | 5.2% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.8%±1.3 pts | 76.3% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| 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%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4%±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.5%±2.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±1.9 pts | 8.8% | −2.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9%±2.1 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.0%±2.5 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.2 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 Ralls County earn?
Half of Ralls County's 3,970 households earn less than $65,388 a year (±$6,991), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $68,152 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ralls County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,388±$6,991 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,616±$5,709 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,088±$2,084 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4%±2.4 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.5%±4.7 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8%±1.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9%±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 Ralls County?
Owners occupy 85.5% of Ralls County's occupied homes and renters 14.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,200 by its owner (±$13,012). The median renter pays $749 a month including utilities, and 21.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ralls County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,200±$13,012 | $230,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $749±$46 | $1,033 | −$195 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.4%±9.4 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,201±$72 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.5%±3.0 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,056±36 | 2,825,287 | −142 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.3%±9.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0%±3.6 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.8%±3.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.7%±2.6 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 Ralls County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Ralls County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.3 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 Ralls County get to work?
80.7% of Ralls County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Ralls County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.2%±3.6 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.1 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.7%±3.3 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±2.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.3%±2.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±2.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±2.6 | 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 Ralls County's census tracts?
Ralls County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,127 (Tract 4703) to $86,086 (Tract 4702).
| Tract 470129173470100 | 3,660±358 | $65,833 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 470229173470200 | 3,525±297 | $86,086 |
| Tract 470329173470300 | 3,243±272 | $57,127 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ralls County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 84th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 69th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd of 115 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 115 |
| Median home value | 56th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 90th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th of 115 |
| Median age | 14th 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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