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.

Whitewater, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,807

Median Agei

22.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.1%12,654

Hispanic/Latino

10.3%1,623

Black

3.1%491

Asian

3.1%487

Two or More

2.7%433

Other

0.4%65

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%54

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%238

High School Diploma

20.7%1,310

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%432

Some College (1+ yr)

17.2%1,085

Associate's Degree

7.7%484

Bachelor's Degree

20.2%1,279

Master's Degree

11%697

Professional Degree

0.8%50

Doctorate

3.2%203

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

35.2%

Graduate+

15%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$105,100

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.6%39

Renter-Occupied

11.4%5

Total Units

Homeownership

88.6%

Vacancy Rate

30.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%2

$50K–$100K

33.3%13

$100K–$150K

59%23

$300K–$500K

2.6%1

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

7.9%5

2000–2009

3.2%2

1990–1999

11.1%7

1980–1989

20.6%13

1970–1979

9.5%6

1960–1969

6.3%4

1950–1959

3.2%2

1940–1949

9.5%6

1939 or earlier

28.6%18

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

59.1%26

Electricity

25%11

Wood

13.6%6

Utility Gas

2.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,038

Mean Household Incomei

$59,884

Per Capita Incomei

$42,613

Poverty Ratei

1.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%1

$15K–$20K

22.7%10

$20K–$25K

2.3%1

$35K–$40K

4.5%2

$45K–$50K

29.5%13

$50K–$60K

4.5%2

$60K–$75K

6.8%3

$75K–$100K

4.5%2

$100K–$125K

11.4%5

$125K–$150K

11.4%5

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.7%Insured

20.3%Uninsured