Statistics for McDonald County
Latest official figures for McDonald County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 23,992 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 38.2 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 361 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 293 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 15.1 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 12.26 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.4 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 18 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 52,375 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 981.3 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | -2.2 % | 2024 |