County · Missouri
Stone County, Missouri
Stone County, Missouri. Stone County had 32,503 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 12 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 29209.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,503
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,076 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,048
Median household income
$63,520
±$2,592 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$249,000
±$13,766 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$896
±$62 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Stone County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,076 residents in Stone County. The Census Bureau estimates 32,503 for July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 32,048 over 464 square miles of land.
| Measure | Stone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,048 | 6,191,814 | +433 |
| Households | 13,530±458 | 2,508,227 | +747 |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.08 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,464±34 | 2,825,287 | −652 |
Stone County's population since 2000
From 28,658 in 2000 to 32,503 in 2025: up 13.4%. 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 Stone County?
Stone County holds 12 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Kimberling City with 2,345 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kimberling City | 2,344 | $49,692 |
|---|---|---|
| Crane | 1,495 | $37,132 |
| Reeds Spring | 1,136 | $56,364 |
| Indian Point | 550 | $58,438 |
| Branson West | 484 | $52,656 |
| Galena | 455 | $48,542 |
| Shell Knob | 1,254 | $54,925 |
| Blue Eye | 289 | $32,917 |
| McCord BendGEOID 2944829 | 212 | $36,250 |
| HurleyGEOID 2933922 | 176 | not published |
| Coney IslandGEOID 2916115 | 47 | $51,875 |
| Branson | 12,638 | $51,978 |
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 Stone County?
The median resident of Stone County is 54.6 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 32.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.6±0.3 | 39.0 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 16.7%±0.1 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.0%±0.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 5.2% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.5%±0.7 pts | 76.3% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4%±1.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.8%±1.2 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.8%±1.7 pts | 32.4% | +6.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0%±1.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±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 Stone County earn?
Half of Stone County's 13,530 households earn less than $63,520 a year (±$2,592), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $61,111 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,520±$2,592 | $70,702 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,807±$3,636 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,448±$1,583 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9%±1.6 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2%±4.4 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6%±1.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6%±1.7 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 Stone County?
Owners occupy 83.3% of Stone County's occupied homes and renters 16.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $249,000 by its owner (±$13,766). The median renter pays $896 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $249,000±$13,766 | $230,300 | +$36,582 |
| Median gross rent | $896±$62 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8%±5.7 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,451±$62 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.3%±1.7 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,464±34 | 2,825,287 | −652 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±3.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.2%±2.2 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.4%±1.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±0.7 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 Stone County building?
Builders took permits for 212 new housing units across Stone County in 2025 (212 single-family), 6.5 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 Stone County get to work?
74.0% of Stone County's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Stone County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.5%±1.9 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.0%±2.9 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±2.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9%±1.9 pts | 13.0% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min±1.3 | 23.5 min | −2.5 min |
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 Stone County's census tracts?
Stone County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,664 (Tract 905.01) to $80,982 (Tract 902.01).
| Tract 901.0129209090101 | 3,498±316 | $71,176 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 901.0229209090102 | 4,435±499 | $65,136 |
| Tract 902.0129209090201 | 2,658±560 | $80,982 |
| Tract 902.0229209090202 | 2,692±301 | $60,360 |
| Tract 904.0129209090401 | 2,748±380 | $66,016 |
| Tract 904.0229209090402 | 2,080±331 | $59,543 |
| Tract 905.0129209090501 | 1,659±234 | $48,664 |
| Tract 905.0229209090502 | 3,655±348 | $66,168 |
| Tract 906.0329209090603 | 1,185±170 | $64,297 |
| Tract 906.0429209090604 | 2,022±433 | $73,287 |
| Tract 906.0529209090605 | 2,342±293 | $52,303 |
| Tract 906.0629209090606 | 3,074±318 | $61,410 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Stone County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th of 115 |
| Median household income | 40th of 115 |
| Median home value | 10th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 60th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 115 |
| Median age | 2nd 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 Stone 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.