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.

Polo, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

480

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.3%424

Two or More

6.9%33

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.3%11

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%6

Black

1.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%23

High School Diploma

38.4%117

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%35

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%35

Associate's Degree

6.6%20

Bachelor's Degree

8.9%27

Master's Degree

3.9%12

Professional Degree

1%3

Doctorate

1.6%5

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$154,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.8%160

Renter-Occupied

21.2%43

Total Units

248

Homeownership

78.8%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%15

$50K–$100K

18.8%30

$100K–$150K

18.1%29

$150K–$200K

27.5%44

$200K–$300K

21.9%35

$300K–$500K

4.4%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%4

2010–2019

3.2%8

2000–2009

2.8%7

1990–1999

0.8%2

1980–1989

6.9%17

1970–1979

24.2%60

1960–1969

15.7%39

1950–1959

6.9%17

1940–1949

6.5%16

1939 or earlier

31.5%78

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

50.2%102

Electricity

35%71

Wood

9.4%19

Other

4.4%9

Utility Gas

1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,523

Mean Household Incomei

$94,918

Per Capita Incomei

$35,303

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

232

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.9%20

$10K–$15K

5.9%12

$15K–$20K

6.9%14

$20K–$25K

3%6

$25K–$30K

3.9%8

$30K–$35K

5.4%11

$35K–$40K

2.5%5

$40K–$45K

2%4

$45K–$50K

5.4%11

$50K–$60K

12.8%26

$60K–$75K

11.3%23

$75K–$100K

8.4%17

$100K–$125K

6.9%14

$125K–$150K

7.4%15

$150K–$200K

4.9%10

$200K+

3.4%7

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 Vouchers3 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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

42(12.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.7%Insured

7.3%Uninsured