Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 10.2% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.1% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 62 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,976 (38.2%) |
| Some College | 1,486 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 1,254 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 1,132 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,500 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,909 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,773 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $784/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,193 |
| Vacant Units | 1,097 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cooper County is located in Missouri and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,521 residents. With a median age of 40.87, it is a middle-aged county.
Cooper County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,909 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Cooper County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $195,773 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $783. Homeownership rates are high at 77.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cooper County are primarily White (87.57%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cooper County, MO is a solidly middle-class area in Missouri. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65322 | Blackwater | 704 | $72,500 | $162,500 | $830 | 0.3% | 33.7% |
| 65233 | Boonville | 10,853 | $64,333 | $206,000 | $807 | 5.1% | 36.7% |
| 65237 | Bunceton | 798 | $80,417 | $122,400 | $725 | 0.0% | 23.0% |
| 65348 | Otterville | 1,316 | $49,130 | $192,400 | $713 | 3.4% | 23.6% |
| 65276 | Pilot Grove | 1,733 | $77,083 | $182,900 | $702 | 0.0% | 31.6% |
| 65068 | Prairie Home | 849 | $61,875 | $193,100 | $780 | 17.6% | 51.1% |
| 65287 | Wooldridge | 268 | $92,150 | — | — | 0.0% | 36.3% |