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.

Hale, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

525

Median Agei

44.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%464

Black

7.8%41

Two or More

2.7%14

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%7

High School Diploma

38.8%132

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%14

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%39

Associate's Degree

18.5%63

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%50

Master's Degree

0.9%3

Professional Degree

0.9%3

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

16.5%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$84,100

Median Renti

$495

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.9%176

Renter-Occupied

23.1%53

Total Units

285

Homeownership

76.9%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.6%38

$50K–$100K

37.5%66

$100K–$150K

29%51

$150K–$200K

9.7%17

$200K–$300K

2.3%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.6%13

2000–2009

3.2%9

1990–1999

8.8%25

1980–1989

9.5%27

1970–1979

26%74

1960–1969

10.5%30

1950–1959

19.3%55

1940–1949

4.9%14

1939 or earlier

13.3%38

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

50.7%116

Electricity

31%71

Wood

12.2%28

Other

3.9%9

Utility Gas

2.2%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,875

Mean Household Incomei

$60,405

Per Capita Incomei

$28,994

Poverty Ratei

9.1%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

215

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.2%21

$10K–$15K

2.2%5

$15K–$20K

5.2%12

$20K–$25K

12.7%29

$30K–$35K

3.9%9

$35K–$40K

7%16

$40K–$45K

0.9%2

$45K–$50K

8.3%19

$50K–$60K

15.7%36

$60K–$75K

5.2%12

$75K–$100K

14.8%34

$100K–$125K

2.2%5

$125K–$150K

7.4%17

$150K–$200K

4.4%10

$200K+

0.9%2

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

61.1%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured