Taney County Combines the Bright Lights of Branson With Rural Charm

Taneyville

Situated in north-central Taney County, Taneyville offers residents and visitors slower-paced, rural living, in the shade of the Ozarks, but well-removed from the hustle and bustle of Branson. 

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Taneyville is 280. The population is expected to shrink to 277 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.22%.

The median age of Taneyville residents is 37.

The diversity index of Taneyville is 22.3, meaning that there is a 22% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Taneyville is $85,377 and projected to be $90,281 in 2031. Per capita income is $33,236, projected to be $35,526 in 2031. 2.86% of households – 8 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $675,844 and the average disposable income is $65,862.

There are 135 housing units in Taneyville; 60 are owner-occupied, 49 are rented, and 26 are vacant. The average home value is $217,708, with 6 homes built in 2010 or later, and 17 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 17 businesses in Taneyville, employing 132 workers and pulling from a labor force of 78 age 16 and above. 11 workers commute into Taneyville from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

67 residents both live and work in/around Taneyville. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 1.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.97% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 42 drive alone, 28 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 8 residents work from home.

69 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 26 have associates degrees, 19 have bachelor’s degrees, and 28 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09