Cole County, Missouri

The median household income in Cole County, Missouri is $73,273, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Cole County is $37,325, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $73,273.

Cole County's median household income of $73,273 is higher than the Missouri state average of $59,503. The per capita income is $37,325, compared to the state average of $31,011.

The per capita income in Cole County, Missouri is $37,325, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Cole County's median household income of $73,273 is higher than the Missouri average of $59,503. This difference of $13,770 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Cole County ranks #13 out of 115 counties in Missouri by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $73,273 and per capita income of $37,325, it falls in the top third of counties statewide.