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.

Peculiar, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,958

Median Agei

32.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.5%4,739

Hispanic/Latino

8%478

Two or More

6.9%413

Black

4.5%268

Other

1%60

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.3%341

High School Diploma

18.1%661

Some College (<1 yr)

10%367

Some College (1+ yr)

19.9%729

Associate's Degree

11.2%409

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%499

Master's Degree

9.6%351

Professional Degree

0.9%33

Doctorate

0.8%31

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

25%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$283,900

Median Renti

$1,275

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.8%1,473

Renter-Occupied

26.2%522

Total Units

2,060

Homeownership

73.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%18

$50K–$100K

2.4%35

$100K–$150K

10.1%149

$150K–$200K

14.5%214

$200K–$300K

26.9%396

$300K–$500K

41%604

$500K–$1M

3.9%57

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

107

$1,250–$1,500

119

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

6.5%134

2010–2019

11.5%236

2000–2009

27.4%564

1990–1999

10.5%217

1980–1989

17.3%357

1970–1979

10.5%217

1960–1969

11.2%230

1950–1959

3%61

1940–1949

0.7%15

1939 or earlier

1.4%29

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.3%1,143

Electricity

36%718

Bottled/LP Gas

5.1%102

No Fuel

0.9%18

Wood

0.7%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,519

Mean Household Incomei

$103,603

Per Capita Incomei

$35,195

Poverty Ratei

4.9%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

3,115

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%14

$10K–$15K

1.5%29

$15K–$20K

4.2%84

$20K–$25K

4.7%94

$25K–$30K

2%40

$30K–$35K

0.6%12

$35K–$40K

3.2%64

$40K–$45K

3.9%78

$45K–$50K

2.8%56

$50K–$60K

11.5%230

$60K–$75K

6.5%129

$75K–$100K

10%199

$100K–$125K

21.5%429

$125K–$150K

11.2%223

$150K–$200K

7.3%145

$200K+

8.5%169

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 Vouchers69 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

651.1%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

497(12.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured