McDonald County, MO

County

Cities in McDonald County

Neighborhoods in McDonald County

Neighborhood

McDonald, MO

Armstrong Quarry / Spring Valley

Meadors Ford / Crag O Lea

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of McDonald

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.4%

Households with Children

33.6%

School Enrollment K-12

2,769

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 19.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.2%
Seniors (65+): 15.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.1%
High School / GED: 44.5%
Some College or Associate's: 26.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.8%
Single Parents: 9.9%
Couples & Adults: 35.8%
Living Alone: 30.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 2.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 11.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 78.6%
Puerto Rican: 0.2%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 14.1%
South American: 1.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 26.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 73.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 36.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 52.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 84.1%
Spanish: 9.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 6.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 7.2%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 76.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources