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.

El Dorado Springs, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,586

Median Agei

44.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92%3,298

Two or More

3.9%141

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%102

Black

0.9%33

Other

0.3%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%247

High School Diploma

35.1%901

Some College (<1 yr)

12.5%321

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%351

Associate's Degree

9.3%239

Bachelor's Degree

6.6%170

Master's Degree

5%128

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

11.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,900

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.9%792

Renter-Occupied

53.1%897

Total Units

1,954

Homeownership

46.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.8%141

$50K–$100K

29.2%231

$100K–$150K

19.4%154

$150K–$200K

25.3%200

$200K–$300K

8.3%66

Rent Distribution

Under $500

176

$500–$750

190

$750–$1,000

225

$1,000–$1,250

181

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%22

2010–2019

4.5%87

2000–2009

2.4%47

1980–1989

13.7%268

1970–1979

27%528

1960–1969

29.1%568

1950–1959

8.3%162

1939 or earlier

13.9%272

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.5%1,241

Electricity

25%422

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$32,128

Mean Household Incomei

$44,283

Per Capita Incomei

$20,787

Poverty Ratei

27.4%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

1,492

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%131

$10K–$15K

7.9%133

$15K–$20K

5.2%87

$20K–$25K

5.3%89

$25K–$30K

17.3%293

$30K–$35K

11.8%200

$35K–$40K

2.7%45

$40K–$45K

4.9%83

$45K–$50K

3.8%65

$50K–$60K

11.2%189

$60K–$75K

7%119

$75K–$100K

10.4%175

$100K–$125K

0.8%14

$125K–$150K

0.9%15

$150K–$200K

3%51

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

Residentsi

139

Avg. Tenant Renti

$192/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers40 homes101% occupied$252/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 839 homes97% occupied$130/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $32,128/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

82.8%

Very low income$10K–$16K/yr

15.2%

Who Receives This Housing

68.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1.5% of subsidized households are minority

38.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.1%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

203(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.1%Insured

11.9%Uninsured