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.

Purdy, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,121

Median Agei

30.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.5%869

Hispanic/Latino

17.1%192

Two or More

4.7%53

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%5

Other

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.3%55

High School Diploma

38.5%254

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%27

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%74

Associate's Degree

5.2%34

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%42

Master's Degree

0.8%5

Professional Degree

0.8%5

HS or Higher

75.2%

BA or Higher

7.9%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$92,300

Median Renti

$539

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.4%258

Renter-Occupied

38.6%162

Total Units

478

Homeownership

61.4%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.8%46

$50K–$100K

39.9%103

$100K–$150K

18.2%47

$150K–$200K

12.8%33

$200K–$300K

5.4%14

$300K–$500K

5.8%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2.9%14

2000–2009

9.8%47

1990–1999

13.4%64

1980–1989

22.4%107

1970–1979

9.8%47

1960–1969

18%86

1950–1959

1%5

1940–1949

2.1%10

1939 or earlier

20.5%98

Heating Fuel

Electricity

46.7%196

Utility Gas

39.5%166

Bottled/LP Gas

11.7%49

Wood

2.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,711

Mean Household Incomei

$49,183

Per Capita Incomei

$18,199

Poverty Ratei

32.9%

Unemploymenti

12.3%

Labor Forcei

495

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10%42

$10K–$15K

8.1%34

$15K–$20K

5%21

$20K–$25K

2.9%12

$25K–$30K

1.9%8

$30K–$35K

9.8%41

$35K–$40K

19.5%82

$40K–$45K

3.1%13

$50K–$60K

11.9%50

$60K–$75K

8.6%36

$75K–$100K

11%46

$100K–$125K

3.3%14

$150K–$200K

5%21

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

423.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

434

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

434

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

54(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured