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McDonald County, MO Demographics

McDonald County, MO is the 48th most populous of 115 counties in Missouri, with 23,303 residents across 539 square miles. That is about 43 people per square mile.

At the 2020 census

Population 23,303
Land area 539 sq mi
Density 43 / sq mi

Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024

How McDonald County compares to the US

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Central Location: McDonald County, MO

Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.

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Census tracts in McDonald County, MO

Name Population Sq mi Per sq mi
Census Tract 703 6,276 96.7 65
Census Tract 702 4,491 98.5 46
Census Tract 701.01 3,697 105.3 35
Census Tract 704.01 3,285 32.2 102
Census Tract 704.02 2,933 60.0 49
Census Tract 701.02 2,621 146.9 18

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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.

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