Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Cosby, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

130population

27.7median age

This community is a community of 130 with a median age of 27.7. The population is predominantly White (95.4%) with a significant Black community (4.6%). Median household income is $57,917. 98.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, with a median home value of $106,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.4%124

Black

4.6%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%4

High School Diploma

36.6%26

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%4

Some College (1+ yr)

16.9%12

Associate's Degree

21.1%15

Bachelor's Degree

7%5

Master's Degree

2.8%2

Doctorate

2.8%2

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

12.7%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

$106,300median home value

$778median rent

76.1%homeownership

50total units

8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 76.1%

Renter 23.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.1%6

$50K–$100K

25.7%9

$100K–$150K

34.3%12

$200K–$300K

5.7%2

$300K–$500K

17.1%6

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

1990–1999

14%7

1970–1979

30%15

1950–1959

2%1

1940–1949

14%7

1939 or earlier

40%20

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

45.7%21

Electricity

34.8%16

Other

19.6%9

Household Economyi

$57,917median household income

$28,982per capita income

3.1%poverty rate

11.4%unemployment

70labor force

Household Income Distribution

$15K–$20K

4.3%2

$25K–$30K

2.2%1

$30K–$35K

34.8%16

$35K–$40K

6.5%3

$50K–$60K

13%6

$60K–$75K

8.7%4

$75K–$100K

15.2%7

$100K–$125K

10.9%5

$200K+

4.3%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

21.5%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.5%Insured

11.5%Uninsured