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.

Emerald Beach, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

274

Median Agei

56.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.4%245

Two or More

9.1%25

Other

1.1%3

Asian

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%6

High School Diploma

43%96

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%13

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%19

Associate's Degree

15.7%35

Bachelor's Degree

13%29

Master's Degree

5.4%12

Doctorate

4%9

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

22.4%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,600

Median Renti

$625

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.8%108

Renter-Occupied

12.2%15

Total Units

209

Homeownership

87.8%

Vacancy Rate

41.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

13%14

$50K–$100K

10.2%11

$100K–$150K

6.5%7

$150K–$200K

23.1%25

$200K–$300K

25.9%28

$300K–$500K

12%13

$500K–$1M

9.3%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

Year Built

2020 or later

5.7%12

2010–2019

6.2%13

2000–2009

20.6%43

1990–1999

15.8%33

1980–1989

20.1%42

1970–1979

25.8%54

1960–1969

1.9%4

1950–1959

2.9%6

1939 or earlier

1%2

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.1%85

Bottled/LP Gas

22.8%28

Wood

6.5%8

Utility Gas

0.8%1

Other

0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,781

Mean Household Incomei

$77,795

Per Capita Incomei

$37,566

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

106

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%6

$10K–$15K

4.9%6

$15K–$20K

4.9%6

$20K–$25K

8.9%11

$25K–$30K

1.6%2

$30K–$35K

4.1%5

$35K–$40K

10.6%13

$40K–$45K

8.1%10

$45K–$50K

8.1%10

$50K–$60K

16.3%20

$75K–$100K

13.8%17

$100K–$125K

1.6%2

$125K–$150K

5.7%7

$150K–$200K

0.8%1

$200K+

5.7%7

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

37(16.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured