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.

Garden City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,742

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.5%1,541

Two or More

7.7%135

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%48

Other

1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%69

High School Diploma

45.8%524

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%130

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%159

Associate's Degree

3.5%40

Bachelor's Degree

8%91

Master's Degree

0.7%8

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

8.7%

Graduate+

0.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$176,200

Median Renti

$925

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.5%422

Renter-Occupied

37.5%253

Total Units

771

Homeownership

62.5%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%15

$50K–$100K

8.3%35

$100K–$150K

20.4%86

$150K–$200K

31.8%134

$200K–$300K

28.4%120

$300K–$500K

7.6%32

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%20

2000–2009

20.9%161

1990–1999

19.2%148

1980–1989

14.7%113

1970–1979

15%116

1960–1969

5.6%43

1950–1959

3.2%25

1940–1949

3.6%28

1939 or earlier

15.2%117

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52%351

Electricity

43.9%296

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%19

Wood

1.3%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,260

Mean Household Incomei

$73,968

Per Capita Incomei

$29,685

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

844

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%16

$10K–$15K

4.3%29

$15K–$20K

3%20

$20K–$25K

3.9%26

$25K–$30K

8%54

$30K–$35K

7.1%48

$35K–$40K

3.6%24

$40K–$45K

6.8%46

$45K–$50K

2.1%14

$50K–$60K

4.3%29

$60K–$75K

11.9%80

$75K–$100K

18.5%125

$100K–$125K

10.8%73

$125K–$150K

7.4%50

$150K–$200K

4.6%31

$200K+

1.5%10

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 Vouchers6 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

110.6%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

173(13.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured