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Cole County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Cole County has 77,908 residents, up 1.7% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,969 households moved in and 2,009 moved out (-40 net), while a net $6.4M of income left. Median household income is $74,876, the median home $229,600 and median rent $834 a month.
In Missouri: 56th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 67th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 13th of 115 counties for median household income · 15th of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Cole County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Callaway County, MO | 249 | $11.3M |
| Boone County, MO | 248 | $11.2M |
| Moniteau County, MO | 87 | $4.2M |
| Miller County, MO | 83 | $3.4M |
| Osage County, MO | 82 | $4.4M |
| St. Louis County, MO | 64 | $5.2M |
| Greene County, MO | 50 | $2.3M |
| Jackson County, MO | 39 | $1.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Cole County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Callaway County, MO | 296 | $13.2M |
| Boone County, MO | 240 | $11.7M |
| Moniteau County, MO | 90 | $4.4M |
| St. Louis County, MO | 82 | $3.2M |
| Jackson County, MO | 72 | $3.9M |
| Osage County, MO | 68 | $3.1M |
| Greene County, MO | 61 | $2.7M |
| Miller County, MO | 61 | $3.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.