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McDonald County, MO: growth, migration and housing
McDonald County has 23,992 residents, up 3.0% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 702 households moved in and 757 moved out (-55 net), bringing in a net $3.5M of income. Median household income is $52,375, the median home $154,700 and median rent $767 a month.
In Missouri: 38th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 93rd of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 91st of 115 counties for median household income · 78th of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to McDonald County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Benton County, AR | 189 | $10.3M |
| Newton County, MO | 110 | $4.7M |
| Delaware County, OK | 38 | $1.3M |
| Jasper County, MO | 37 | $1.7M |
| Washington County, AR | 35 | $2.2M |
| Barry County, MO | 25 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving McDonald County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Newton County, MO | 167 | $6.6M |
| Benton County, AR | 139 | $6.8M |
| Jasper County, MO | 86 | $3.3M |
| Delaware County, OK | 32 | $1.5M |
| Washington County, AR | 30 | $1.0M |
| Barry County, MO | 22 | $0.8M |
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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.