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Reynolds County, Missouri
Reynolds County, Missouri. Reynolds County had 5,992 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 29179.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,992
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,096 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,010
Median household income
$45,028
±$7,093 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$151,700
±$26,351 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$655
±$46 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Reynolds County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,096 residents in Reynolds County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,992 for July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,010 over 808 square miles of land.
| Measure | Reynolds County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,010 | 6,191,814 | −280 |
| Households | 2,335±147 | 2,508,227 | −261 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.16 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,461±19 | 2,825,287 | −576 |
Reynolds County's population since 2000
From 6,689 in 2000 to 5,992 in 2025: down 10.4%. 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 Reynolds County?
Reynolds County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Ellington with 777 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ellington | 790 | $36,205 |
|---|---|---|
| BunkerGEOID 2909694 | 295 | $23,750 |
| Centerville | 167 | $37,321 |
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 Reynolds County?
The median resident of Reynolds County is 46.1 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 23.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.3%.
| Measure | Reynolds County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1±0.7 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0%±0.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.7%±0.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.9%±1.1 pts | 76.3% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3%±1.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 28.9%±3.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±2.6 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.3%±3.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0%±3.2 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.6%±1.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±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 Reynolds County earn?
Half of Reynolds County's 2,335 households earn less than $45,028 a year (±$7,093), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $49,627 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Reynolds County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,028±$7,093 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,500±$6,063 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,409±$1,992 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3%±3.3 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±8.7 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2%±3.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.7%±4.6 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 Reynolds County?
Owners occupy 79.8% of Reynolds County's occupied homes and renters 20.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,700 by its owner (±$26,351). The median renter pays $655 a month including utilities, and 15.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Reynolds County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,700±$26,351 | $230,300 | +$33,553 |
| Median gross rent | $655±$46 | $1,033 | −$83 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.6%±8.5 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,124±$82 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.8%±3.6 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,461±19 | 2,825,287 | −576 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4%±4.3 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.1%±3.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.7%±2.3 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 Reynolds County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Reynolds 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 Reynolds County get to work?
74.6% of Reynolds County's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.9%.
| Measure | Reynolds County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.7%±3.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.9%±3.7 pts | 4.0% | +5.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6%±5.3 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.4%±4.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±2.7 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min±3.0 | 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 Reynolds County's census tracts?
Reynolds County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,025 (Tract 3802) to $47,583 (Tract 3801).
| Tract 380129179380100 | 2,563±255 | $47,583 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 380229179380200 | 3,447±255 | $42,025 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Reynolds County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 104th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 98th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 112th of 115 |
| Median household income | 110th of 115 |
| Median home value | 80th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 90th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 94th of 115 |
| Median age | 12th 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 Reynolds 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.