Cole County's 2026 population is estimated at 78,239, reflecting a 0.39% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cole County is the 16th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 76,145 and has grown 2.75% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 60,021 adults, (13,890 of whom are seniors) in Cole County.
Female: 38,271 (49.7%)
Male: 38,761 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Cole County includes 80.3% White, 9.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,853 | 80.3% |
| Black or African American | 7,563 | 9.82% |
| Two or more races | 5,098 | 6.62% |
| Other race | 1,132 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 1,130 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 248 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
Cole County 's average per capita income is $50,156. Household income levels show a median of $74,876. The poverty rate stands at 9.05%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,221 | $134,269 |
| Families | $101,761 | $117,885 |
| Households | $74,876 | $95,025 |
| Non Families | $45,694 | $54,737 |
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