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.

Neelyville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

358

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%293

Black

15.6%56

Two or More

2%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13%28

High School Diploma

35.2%76

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%21

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%21

Associate's Degree

4.2%9

Bachelor's Degree

2.3%5

Master's Degree

0.9%2

HS or Higher

75%

BA or Higher

3.2%

Graduate+

0.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$35,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.1%80

Renter-Occupied

33.9%41

Total Units

154

Homeownership

66.1%

Vacancy Rate

21.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

56.2%45

$50K–$100K

33.8%27

$100K–$150K

6.2%5

$200K–$300K

1.2%1

$300K–$500K

1.2%1

$1M+

1.2%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

11%17

2000–2009

14.3%22

1990–1999

20.1%31

1980–1989

9.1%14

1970–1979

20.8%32

1960–1969

5.2%8

1950–1959

5.2%8

1940–1949

6.5%10

1939 or earlier

7.8%12

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.9%70

Bottled/LP Gas

20.7%25

Utility Gas

19.8%24

Wood

0.8%1

No Fuel

0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$35,865

Mean Household Incomei

$40,765

Per Capita Incomei

$14,794

Poverty Ratei

51.7%

Unemploymenti

15.9%

Labor Forcei

138

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%2

$10K–$15K

16.5%20

$15K–$20K

10.7%13

$20K–$25K

9.1%11

$25K–$30K

1.7%2

$30K–$35K

6.6%8

$35K–$40K

22.3%27

$45K–$50K

13.2%16

$50K–$60K

5.8%7

$60K–$75K

2.5%3

$75K–$100K

2.5%3

$100K–$125K

3.3%4

$125K–$150K

3.3%4

$200K+

0.8%1

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

29(11.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.9%Insured

18.1%Uninsured