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Excelsior Springs, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

10,484population

35.9median age

This community is a community of 10,484 with a median age of 35.9. The population is predominantly White (81.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (8.9%). Median household income is $72,609. 87.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, with a median home value of $186,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.2%8,516

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%929

Two or More

6.2%649

Black

3.3%342

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%22

Asian

0.1%13

Other

0.1%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%292

High School Diploma

35%2,466

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%451

Some College (1+ yr)

19.3%1,359

Associate's Degree

4.7%329

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%945

Master's Degree

3.1%221

Professional Degree

0.4%29

Doctorate

0.6%41

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

17.6%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

$186,800median home value

$975median rent

68.2%homeownership

4,337total units

12.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 68.2%

Renter 31.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%144

$50K–$100K

3.7%95

$100K–$150K

18.1%471

$150K–$200K

28.8%750

$200K–$300K

26.3%684

$300K–$500K

16.2%420

$500K–$1M

0.3%9

$1M+

1%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

107

$500–$750

274

$750–$1,000

218

$1,000–$1,250

224

$1,250–$1,500

130

$1,500–$2,000

107

$2,000+

106

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%135

2000–2009

14.2%616

1990–1999

7.7%334

1980–1989

10.6%461

1970–1979

12.8%553

1960–1969

19.6%851

1950–1959

8.3%359

1940–1949

6.3%272

1939 or earlier

17.4%756

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.8%2,775

Electricity

24.4%929

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%101

No Fuel

0.2%9

Household Economyi

$72,609median household income

$31,334per capita income

14.9%poverty rate

5%unemployment

5,600labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%267

$10K–$15K

3.2%123

$15K–$20K

1.2%45

$20K–$25K

3.5%133

$25K–$30K

4.6%174

$30K–$35K

4.6%174

$35K–$40K

3.1%117

$40K–$45K

4.1%157

$45K–$50K

3.4%128

$50K–$60K

8%307

$60K–$75K

9.7%370

$75K–$100K

17.6%672

$100K–$125K

7.6%288

$125K–$150K

7.2%276

$150K–$200K

11.7%447

$200K+

3.6%136

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

504

Residentsi

722

Avg. Tenant Renti

$402/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing160 homes95% occupied$398/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers169 homes92% occupied$442/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8175 homes95% occupied$368/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,609/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

81.5%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

15.3%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

68.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.3% of subsidized households are minority

34.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4614.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,245

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,322

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

545(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.1%Insured

12.9%Uninsured