Audrain County, Missouri: commercial real estate data.
Audrain County, Missouri had an estimated 24,304 residents on July 1, 2024, down 2.6 percent since the 2020 census base of 24,960, across 692 square miles. County output reached $1.18 bn in 2024, 470 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 17 7(a) approvals worth $9.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Audrain County
How many people live in Audrain County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202424,548
- Households9,219
- Average household size2.66
- Median household income$59,448
- Median age40.2
- Median gross rent$693 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$143,100
- Home value to household income2.4 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income14.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher16.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.5 percent
- Adults 25 and over17,031
- Population under 185,568
- Share under 1822.7 percent
- Population 65 and over4,675
- Share 65 and over19.0 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6414,305
- Civilian labor force10,800
- Unemployment rate4.3 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over56.9 percent
- Rank by population among Missouri counties44th of 115
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1679th of 3,222
Audrain County is the 44th largest of 115 Missouri counties by population. A median home costs 2.4 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 22.7 percent against 19.0 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Audrain County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202424,304
- Census 2020 base population24,960
- Population change since the 2020 census base-2.63 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024-38
- Births, 2024268
- Deaths, 2024310
- Natural change, 2024-42
- Net domestic migration, 20241
- Net international migration, 20243
- Total net migration, 20244
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-304
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents2666th of 3,144
The county has lost 2.63 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 by more than net migration added, so the population fell even though more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Audrain County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving588
- People arriving, from those returns1,072
- Tax returns filed by households leaving584
- Net household movement4
- Adjusted gross income arriving$22.6 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-1.7 m
- Average income of an arriving household$38,483
- Average income of a leaving household$41,577
- Largest single originBoone County (123 households)
- Largest single destinationBoone County (135 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 123 | 246 | $5.4 m |
| Callaway County | 78 | 146 | $2.9 m |
| Pike County | 32 | 54 | $822,000 |
| Montgomery County | 26 | 53 | $857,000 |
| Monroe County | 22 | 36 | $670,000 |
Households arriving report $3,094 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Boone County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Audrain County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.18 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.19 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 2024-0.5 percent
- GDP change over five years30.2 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Missouri areas BEA publishes41st of 115
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1705th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$48,177
Output grew -0.5 percent in the latest year and 30.2 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Audrain County
- Covered employment, annual average8,074
- Establishments reporting622
- Average annual pay$47,465
- Average weekly wage$913
- Manufacturing, employment1,782
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$60,308
- Retail trade, employment1,025
- Retail trade, average annual pay$34,553
- Accommodation and food services, employment512
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$19,518
- Wholesale trade, employment355
- Wholesale trade, average annual pay$60,964
- Construction, employment306
- Transportation and warehousing, employment279
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,782 | 35 | $60,308 |
| Retail trade | 1,025 | 86 | $34,553 |
| Accommodation and food services | 512 | 42 | $19,518 |
| Wholesale trade | 355 | 26 | $60,964 |
| Construction | 306 | 54 | $56,938 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 279 | 21 | $58,760 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 278 | 19 | $38,339 |
| Finance and insurance | 246 | 42 | $62,073 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,782 jobs, 22.1 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Audrain County?
- Establishments, all industries470
- Employment at those establishments6,259
- Annual payroll$312.4 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents19.1
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Audrain County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202425
- Declared construction value permitted$4.4 m
- Single family units authorized23
- Multifamily units authorized2
- Multifamily share of units8.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$174,120
- Units authorized per 1,000 households2.7
Single-family homes are 92.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Audrain County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded17
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$9.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$565,053
- Median 7(a) approval$200,000
- Largest single approval$3,342,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)250
- Jobs per approval14.7
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active7
- Distinct industries receiving approvals13
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer23.5 percent
- Loans on real estate terms4
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter12
- Franchise loans6
- Franchise share of approvals35.3 percent
- Leading industry by approval countAutomotive Parts and Accessories Stores (3)
- Most active lenderCommerce Bank (10)
- 504 approvals recorded5
- 504 gross approval dollars$1.9 m
- Average 504 approval$385,200
- Median 504 approval$358,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval1.6
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved4.2
- Most active CDCEnterprise Development Corporation (4)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$11.5 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Audrain County
Do SBA loans in Audrain County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded9
- Paid in full9
- Charged off0
- Status: Cancelled2
- Status: Paid in full9
- Status: Exempt from disclosure6
Only 9 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Audrain County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending3
- Mexico, approvals13
- Vandalia, approvals3
- Farber, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 13 | $6,078,300 |
| Vandalia | 3 | $3,437,100 |
| Farber | 1 | $90,500 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Audrain County?
- Land area692 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Missouri counties30th of 115
- Width, east to west48.5 mi
- Height, north to south19.9 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary7
- Residents per square mile of land35
- Establishments per square mile0.68
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Audrain County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Audrain County, unincorporated areasNot participating, community 290784
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book6
- Of those, participating in the NFIP5
- NFIP participation rate83.3 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Audrain County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Audrain County (community 290784), does not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Audrain County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 83.3 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202424,548
- Households9,219
- Average household size2.66
- Median household income$59,448
- Median age40.2
Common questions
Audrain County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Audrain County, Missouri?
The Census Bureau estimates 24,304 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 24,548, in 9,219 households, ranking 44th of 115 Missouri counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Audrain County's population growing?
The population has fallen 2.63 percent since the 2020 census base of 24,960, to 24,304 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 268 births against 310 deaths, with net migration of 4. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Audrain County?
$59,448. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $143,100, which is 2.4 times income, and median gross rent is $693 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Audrain County?
470 establishments, employing 6,259 people with an annual payroll of $312.4 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Audrain County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 1,782 jobs, 22.1 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 8,074 jobs at an average annual pay of $47,465, or $913 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Audrain County?
17 7(a) approvals totaling $9.6 m since FY2020, across 7 lenders, with a median approval of $200,000, plus 5 504 approvals worth $1.9 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Audrain County?
25 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $4.4 m. Multifamily was 8.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Audrain County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Audrain County come from?
The largest single origin is Boone County, with 123 households. Arriving households report an average income of $38,483 against $41,577 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Audrain County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Audrain County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Audrain.
8 Census places lie wholly or partly in Audrain County. All 8 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | city | 11,477 | 13 | Wholly in this county |
| Vandalia | city | 3,140 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Laddonia | city | 533 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Martinsburg | town | 522 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Farber | city | 272 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Vandiver | village | 127 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Benton City | village | 88 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Rush Hill | village | 71 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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