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.

Bates City, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

162population

44.5median age

This community is a community of 162 with a median age of 44.5. The population is predominantly White (96.3%) with a significant American Indian/Alaska Native community (2.5%). Median household income is $88,750. 94.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 73%, with a median home value of $218,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.3%156

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.5%4

Asian

1.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%5

High School Diploma

36.3%41

Some College (<1 yr)

15.9%18

Some College (1+ yr)

18.6%21

Associate's Degree

5.3%6

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%12

Master's Degree

3.5%4

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

$218,800median home value

$1,292median rent

73%homeownership

80total units

21.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 73%

Renter 27%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.7%4

$100K–$150K

15.2%7

$150K–$200K

19.6%9

$200K–$300K

30.4%14

$300K–$500K

26.1%12

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%3

2000–2009

7.5%6

1990–1999

12.5%10

1980–1989

22.5%18

1970–1979

23.8%19

1960–1969

6.2%5

1950–1959

2.5%2

1939 or earlier

21.2%17

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54%34

Electricity

33.3%21

Bottled/LP Gas

9.5%6

Wood

3.2%2

Household Economyi

$88,750median household income

$38,249per capita income

1.9%poverty rate

9.3%unemployment

86labor force

Household Income Distribution

$15K–$20K

1.6%1

$25K–$30K

1.6%1

$30K–$35K

1.6%1

$35K–$40K

9.5%6

$40K–$45K

3.2%2

$45K–$50K

3.2%2

$50K–$60K

12.7%8

$60K–$75K

6.3%4

$75K–$100K

23.8%15

$100K–$125K

17.5%11

$125K–$150K

3.2%2

$150K–$200K

12.7%8

$200K+

3.2%2

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

42.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

51.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured