Cole County, MO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
76,924
Male
38,869
50.5%
Female
38,055
49.5%
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
2.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher25.9%
High School or Higher46.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.4%
Married
41.5%
Cole County, MO has a population of 76,924 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 81.0% of the population. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.9% of residents are foreign-born.