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.

Union Star, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

559population

27.4median age

This community is a community of 559 with a median age of 27.4. The population is predominantly White (97.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (0.9%). Median household income is $61,299. 95.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.1%, with a median home value of $105,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.5%545

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%5

Two or More

0.9%5

Asian

0.7%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%19

High School Diploma

40.5%128

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%14

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%51

Associate's Degree

12%38

Bachelor's Degree

13%41

Master's Degree

3.2%10

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

16.1%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

$105,700median home value

$913median rent

64.1%homeownership

250total units

10.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.1%

Renter 35.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.5%15

$50K–$100K

32.9%47

$100K–$150K

39.2%56

$150K–$200K

9.1%13

$200K–$300K

7%10

$300K–$500K

1.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%1

2000–2009

0.4%1

1990–1999

22.8%57

1980–1989

4.8%12

1970–1979

5.2%13

1960–1969

20.8%52

1950–1959

13.6%34

1940–1949

2%5

1939 or earlier

30%75

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

47.5%106

Electricity

32.3%72

Wood

9.9%22

Other

9.4%21

Utility Gas

0.9%2

Household Economyi

$61,299median household income

$28,699per capita income

4.5%poverty rate

2.6%unemployment

274labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%4

$10K–$15K

3.1%7

$15K–$20K

1.3%3

$20K–$25K

4%9

$25K–$30K

4%9

$30K–$35K

4.9%11

$35K–$40K

3.6%8

$40K–$45K

3.6%8

$45K–$50K

4%9

$50K–$60K

7.6%17

$60K–$75K

27.4%61

$75K–$100K

12.6%28

$100K–$125K

17%38

$125K–$150K

0.9%2

$150K–$200K

0.4%1

$200K+

3.6%8

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.7%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

266

Avg. Commutei

81.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

267

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured