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.

La Russell, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

95population

31.8median age

This community is a community of 95 with a median age of 31.8. The population is predominantly White (96.8%) with a significant Two or More community (3.2%). Median household income is $48,750. 64.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 89.7%, with a median home value of $67,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.8%92

Two or More

3.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%3

High School Diploma

13%7

Some College (<1 yr)

13%7

Some College (1+ yr)

13%7

Associate's Degree

3.7%2

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%6

Master's Degree

5.6%3

HS or Higher

64.8%

BA or Higher

16.7%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

$67,800median home value

89.7%homeownership

46total units

37%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 89.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.2%5

$50K–$100K

53.8%14

$100K–$150K

19.2%5

$150K–$200K

3.8%1

$200K–$300K

3.8%1

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

13%6

2000–2009

17.4%8

1990–1999

15.2%7

1980–1989

4.3%2

1970–1979

4.3%2

1960–1969

15.2%7

1950–1959

10.9%5

1939 or earlier

19.6%9

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.2%16

Bottled/LP Gas

34.5%10

Wood

6.9%2

Other

3.4%1

Household Economyi

$48,750median household income

$18,476per capita income

17.9%poverty rate

0%unemployment

37labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%1

$10K–$15K

3.4%1

$15K–$20K

10.3%3

$20K–$25K

6.9%2

$25K–$30K

10.3%3

$30K–$35K

6.9%2

$40K–$45K

6.9%2

$45K–$50K

3.4%1

$50K–$60K

3.4%1

$60K–$75K

13.8%4

$75K–$100K

13.8%4

$100K–$125K

10.3%3

$125K–$150K

6.9%2

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

30.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured