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Gladstone, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

27,207population

41.9median age

This community is a community of 27,207 with a median age of 41.9. The population is predominantly White (74.1%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.9%). Median household income is $79,271. 94.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 68.4%, with a median home value of $231,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.1%20,154

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%2,706

Black

7%1,914

Two or More

5.7%1,555

Asian

1.7%471

Other

0.8%207

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%200

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%1,171

High School Diploma

27.4%5,495

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%1,351

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%2,786

Associate's Degree

8.5%1,702

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%3,873

Master's Degree

9%1,804

Professional Degree

1.9%380

Doctorate

1.5%297

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

31.7%

Graduate+

12.4%

Housingi

$231,500median home value

$1,088median rent

68.4%homeownership

12,476total units

5.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 68.4%

Renter 31.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%246

$50K–$100K

3.2%260

$100K–$150K

10.7%865

$150K–$200K

21.2%1,709

$200K–$300K

35%2,820

$300K–$500K

21.7%1,744

$500K–$1M

4.2%341

$1M+

0.8%64

Rent Distribution

Under $500

208

$500–$750

294

$750–$1,000

1,025

$1,000–$1,250

816

$1,250–$1,500

546

$1,500–$2,000

458

$2,000+

281

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%9

2010–2019

5.2%643

2000–2009

7.5%932

1990–1999

9.4%1,173

1980–1989

13.6%1,692

1970–1979

19.7%2,453

1960–1969

22.9%2,856

1950–1959

19.1%2,386

1940–1949

1.9%237

1939 or earlier

0.8%95

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.5%8,300

Electricity

26.7%3,139

Bottled/LP Gas

2%237

No Fuel

0.4%52

Wood

0.2%28

Solar

0.1%9

Household Economyi

$79,271median household income

$43,839per capita income

10.9%poverty rate

3.3%unemployment

14,379labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%497

$10K–$15K

3.4%396

$15K–$20K

2.5%295

$20K–$25K

3.5%408

$25K–$30K

5.3%623

$30K–$35K

3.5%413

$35K–$40K

3.5%416

$40K–$45K

4.5%527

$45K–$50K

2.9%344

$50K–$60K

4.9%581

$60K–$75K

8.2%961

$75K–$100K

17.8%2,093

$100K–$125K

12.3%1,447

$125K–$150K

7.2%849

$150K–$200K

8.8%1,032

$200K+

7.5%883

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

200

Residentsi

280

Avg. Tenant Renti

$418/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

52 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers200 homes80% occupied$418/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,271/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

84%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

15%

Moderate / aboveOver $63K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44% of subsidized households are minority

40% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37% 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

1,9997.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

361

Philippines

China

India

Germany

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,484

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,899

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,807(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured

Gladstone, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026