Cole County GIS Maps
Cole County, Missouri, has 77,279 residents and covers 391.5 square miles. The population grew 1.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Cole County is 29051.
Jefferson City is the county's largest population center. Cole County also includes 6 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 19 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Cole County Trends
- Population
- 77,279▴
- Median Home Value
- $214,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 11,066▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Cole County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cole County Population
Cole County had 77,279 residents in 2020. That was 1.7% higher than in 2010. Cole County added 5,882 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 197 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Jefferson City, Jefferson City and Centertown.
Population Trend in Cole County MO
Cole County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cole County Zip Codes
Cole County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Jefferson City (65109), Jefferson City (65101) and Centertown (65023). Jefferson City is the largest zip by population, with about 39,730 residents or 51% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 93% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cole County MO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65109 | Jefferson City | 39,730 | ▴ 4.3% |
| 65101 | Jefferson City | 29,960 | ▾ -2% |
| 65023 | Centertown | 1,889 | ▴ 9.2% |
| 65053 | Lohman | 1,506 | ▴ 5.7% |
| 65040 | Henley | 1,286 | ▴ 6.5% |
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Cole County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cole County Demographics
Cole County has a median age of 39.7, which makes the county a little older than Missouri overall. About 22.2% of residents are under 18, while 17.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 37.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cole County MO
Median Age
39.7
Under 18
22.2%
Age 65+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
37.5%
Cole County School Districts
Cole County is served by 5 public school districts with 11,066 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Jefferson City Public Schools, Blair Oaks R-II and Cole County R-V. Those three districts account for about 93% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cole County MO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City Public Schools | 8,491 | 76.7% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Blair Oaks R-II School District | 1,163 | 10.5% | ▾ -1.4% |
| Cole County R-V School District | 629 | 5.7% | ▴ 2.9% |
| Cole County R-I School District | 604 | 5.5% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Jamestown C-1 School District | 179 | 1.6% | ▾ -3.2% |
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Cole County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cole County Housing & Real Estate
Cole County has a median home value of $214,400 and a median gross rent of $804. About 67% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Missouri median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $342,450 and homes spent about 48 days on the market.
Cole County Housing Mix
Cole County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cole County Housing Trends
Cole County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cole County, MO
Cole County has 3,675 business listings across 616 categories. The largest categories in Cole County business listings are Community & Nonprofits (101, 2.7%), Public And Government Association (72, 2.0%), and Insurance Agencies (69, 1.9%). The full Cole County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cole County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cole County, MO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Community & Nonprofits | 101 | 2.7% |
| Public And Government Association | 72 | 2.0% |
| Insurance Agencies | 69 | 1.9% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 68 | 1.9% |
| ATMs | 60 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 56 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 55 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 47 | 1.3% |
| Professional Services | 44 | 1.2% |
| Medical Offices | 42 | 1.1% |
Cole County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Family Healthcare - Jefferson City | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Jefferson City |
| Dawson Hall | Accommodation | Jefferson City |
| Krieger & Krieger Accountants and Tax Consultants | Accountant | Jefferson City |
| Jefferson City Country Club | Active Life | Jefferson City |
| Imagemark Marketing & Advertising | Advertising Agency | Jefferson City |
| Missouri Grown USA | Agricultural Cooperatives | Jefferson City |
| Missouri Corn | Agricultural Service | Jefferson City |
| Show-Me Nutrient Stewardship | Agriculture | Jefferson City |
| Family Allergy and Asthma | Allergist | Jefferson City |
| J R Pain Management | Alternative Medicine | Jefferson City |
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Cole County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cole County Basemaps
Cole County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Cole County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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