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.

Elsberry, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,870

Median Agei

30.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.2%1,706

Two or More

5.1%95

Black

2.7%50

Hispanic/Latino

1%18

Asian

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.9%121

High School Diploma

31.1%345

Some College (<1 yr)

11.3%125

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%139

Associate's Degree

8.6%95

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%136

Master's Degree

2.4%27

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.4%4

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

15.3%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$139,000

Median Renti

$865

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%371

Renter-Occupied

46.6%324

Total Units

725

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.8%40

$50K–$100K

15.6%58

$100K–$150K

27.5%102

$150K–$200K

17%63

$200K–$300K

26.4%98

$300K–$500K

1.1%4

$500K–$1M

1.6%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

116

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%4

2010–2019

1%7

2000–2009

9.2%67

1990–1999

4.7%34

1980–1989

9.1%66

1970–1979

19.3%140

1960–1969

13%94

1950–1959

13%94

1940–1949

6.8%49

1939 or earlier

23.4%170

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.7%429

Utility Gas

34.7%241

No Fuel

2.4%17

Wood

1%7

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,760

Mean Household Incomei

$62,428

Per Capita Incomei

$25,236

Poverty Ratei

24.6%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

824

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%56

$10K–$15K

4.6%32

$15K–$20K

5.5%38

$20K–$25K

8.1%56

$25K–$30K

6.6%46

$30K–$35K

3%21

$35K–$40K

3.7%26

$40K–$45K

5.2%36

$45K–$50K

5.6%39

$50K–$60K

7.8%54

$60K–$75K

6.8%47

$75K–$100K

14.1%98

$100K–$125K

8.2%57

$125K–$150K

9.2%64

$150K–$200K

3.3%23

$200K+

0.3%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

Residentsi

141

Avg. Tenant Renti

$376/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers89 homes64% occupied$376/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,760/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

88%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

10%

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

14% 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

10.1%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

801

Avg. Commutei

34.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

811

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

92(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured