Cole County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cole County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29051
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 051
Geography
- Land Area
- 391.53 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 398.92 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.503233
- Longitude
- -92.280027
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 75,976
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 59,075
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 73,426 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,552 | 3.4% |
| White | 62,143 | 81.8% |
| Black | 7,285 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 575 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 210 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 57,497 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,584 | 2.7% |
| White | 49,609 | 84.0% |
| Black | 5,948 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 545 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,518 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 82 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 77,032
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,279
- Poverty Rate
- 8.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,602
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 61,853 | 80.3% |
| Black | 7,563 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 1,130 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 52,382
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,896 | 15.1% |
| Republican | 30,707 | 58.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 13,779 | 26.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 24,454 | 46.7% |
| Female | 27,260 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,806 | 81.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,098 | 2.1% |
| Black | 1,644 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 402 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 28,589
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 24,079 | 56.3% |
| Hispanic | 379 | 34.5% |
| Black | 426 | 25.9% |
| Asian | 157 | 39.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 13,580 | 55.5% |
| Female | 14,777 | 54.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,963 (24.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 20,702 (38.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 33,533
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $233,882
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $879
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.