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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

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Higginsville, MO

CSAKansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City MSAKansas City#26/124 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,781population

44.6median age

This community is a community of 4,781 with a median age of 44.6. The population is predominantly White (83.3%) with a significant Two or More community (7.2%). Median household income is $81,033. 88% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, with a median home value of $166,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.3%3,984

Two or More

7.2%343

Black

4.4%209

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%201

Asian

0.5%24

Other

0.4%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%234

High School Diploma

29.1%1,120

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%220

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%349

Associate's Degree

8.2%315

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%730

Master's Degree

8.9%343

Doctorate

2.1%80

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

29.9%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

$166,100median home value

$980median rent

74.5%homeownership

2,331total units

14.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 74.5%

Renter 25.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%72

$50K–$100K

16.7%247

$100K–$150K

21.1%312

$150K–$200K

24.7%365

$200K–$300K

23.3%344

$300K–$500K

8.1%120

$1M+

1.3%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

130

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%19

2010–2019

2.1%49

2000–2009

8.9%208

1990–1999

7.6%176

1980–1989

11.2%262

1970–1979

19.1%446

1960–1969

16.7%390

1950–1959

10.3%239

1940–1949

11.1%259

1939 or earlier

12.1%283

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.2%1,414

Electricity

22.5%447

Solar

3.4%67

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%44

No Fuel

0.7%14

Household Economyi

$81,033median household income

$36,743per capita income

6.7%poverty rate

4.4%unemployment

2,795labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%19

$10K–$15K

2.6%51

$15K–$20K

1.2%24

$20K–$25K

3.5%70

$25K–$30K

5.6%111

$30K–$35K

2.9%57

$35K–$40K

1.2%23

$40K–$45K

6.3%126

$45K–$50K

4.7%94

$50K–$60K

11%218

$60K–$75K

6.2%123

$75K–$100K

21.8%432

$100K–$125K

12.7%252

$125K–$150K

12%238

$150K–$200K

7%139

$200K+

0.5%9

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

187

Residentsi

198

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing74 homes99% occupied$439/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers104 homes52% occupied$413/mo rent

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

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,033/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

71.8%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

24%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

4.2%

Who Receives This Housing

77.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.7% of subsidized households are minority

37.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.6% 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

2164.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

103

Mexico

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,661

Avg. Commutei

19.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,673

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

391(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.8%Insured

10.2%Uninsured