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.

Crestwood, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,295

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.2%11,215

Two or More

3%373

Black

2.5%303

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%278

Asian

0.9%115

Other

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%92

High School Diploma

15.7%1,431

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%778

Some College (1+ yr)

9.9%899

Associate's Degree

5.9%541

Bachelor's Degree

34%3,105

Master's Degree

17.4%1,587

Professional Degree

2.7%250

Doctorate

2.6%241

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

56.8%

Graduate+

22.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$319,600

Median Renti

$1,007

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.7%4,311

Renter-Occupied

12.3%604

Total Units

5,261

Homeownership

87.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%81

$100K–$150K

4.1%177

$150K–$200K

6.1%265

$200K–$300K

31.7%1,366

$300K–$500K

49%2,112

$500K–$1M

7.2%310

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

171

$1,000–$1,250

146

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%29

2010–2019

0.3%16

2000–2009

3.3%175

1990–1999

1.8%97

1980–1989

4.8%252

1970–1979

10.8%567

1960–1969

27%1,418

1950–1959

42.3%2,223

1940–1949

5.6%295

1939 or earlier

3.6%189

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.1%4,184

Electricity

14.3%705

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%13

Fuel Oil

0.3%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,169

Mean Household Incomei

$123,983

Per Capita Incomei

$49,497

Poverty Ratei

5.5%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

6,552

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%142

$10K–$15K

2.6%130

$15K–$20K

0.3%16

$20K–$25K

2.3%111

$25K–$30K

4%196

$30K–$35K

1.8%89

$35K–$40K

2.1%101

$40K–$45K

2.1%104

$45K–$50K

3.5%173

$50K–$60K

5.7%281

$60K–$75K

8.8%433

$75K–$100K

10.3%507

$100K–$125K

10%491

$125K–$150K

10.3%507

$150K–$200K

14.9%733

$200K+

18.3%901

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$349/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes81% occupied$349/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,169/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

92%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25% 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

2852.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Poland

China

India

Mexico

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,389

Avg. Commutei

20.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,420

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

838(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured