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.

Rich Hill, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,453

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.6%1,404

Two or More

1.7%25

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Black

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.3%75

High School Diploma

41.6%377

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%69

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%67

Associate's Degree

3.8%34

Bachelor's Degree

5.2%47

Master's Degree

2%18

Professional Degree

0.3%3

HS or Higher

76.2%

BA or Higher

7.5%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$75,600

Median Renti

$900

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.1%419

Renter-Occupied

24.9%139

Total Units

669

Homeownership

75.1%

Vacancy Rate

16.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

39.6%166

$50K–$100K

28.4%119

$100K–$150K

16.9%71

$150K–$200K

4.8%20

$200K–$300K

6.2%26

$300K–$500K

3.1%13

$500K–$1M

1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

4.5%30

1990–1999

22.3%149

1980–1989

9.7%65

1970–1979

17.5%117

1960–1969

11.4%76

1950–1959

8.8%59

1940–1949

5.8%39

1939 or earlier

20%134

Heating Fuel

Electricity

40.1%224

Utility Gas

38.2%213

Bottled/LP Gas

11.1%62

Wood

10.2%57

Other

0.4%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,167

Mean Household Incomei

$50,458

Per Capita Incomei

$20,497

Poverty Ratei

33.6%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

713

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.5%3

$10K–$15K

7.3%41

$15K–$20K

8.4%47

$20K–$25K

3.2%18

$25K–$30K

7.3%41

$30K–$35K

11.8%66

$35K–$40K

4.3%24

$40K–$45K

2.3%13

$45K–$50K

10.9%61

$50K–$60K

9.3%52

$60K–$75K

18.5%103

$75K–$100K

7.5%42

$100K–$125K

6.1%34

$125K–$150K

0.9%5

$150K–$200K

1.4%8

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

60(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.7%Insured

16.3%Uninsured