Taney County, MO

County

Cities in Taney County

Neighborhoods in Taney County

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

Demographics of Taney

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.1%

Households with Children

26.5%

School Enrollment K-12

5,879

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 15.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.1%
Working Age (35-54): 22.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 22.8%

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: 8.7%
High School / GED: 33.5%
Some College or Associate's: 32.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.0%

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: 19.3%
Single Parents: 7.2%
Couples & Adults: 38.1%
Living Alone: 35.4%

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: 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 1.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 56.8%
Puerto Rican: 13.8%
Cuban: 3.2%
Dominican: 0.9%
Central American: 11.5%
South American: 2.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%

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: 42.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.0%

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: 43.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 51.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

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: 93.5%
Spanish: 4.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

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: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 78.1%

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