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.

Nixa, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,836

Median Agei

37.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%22,062

Hispanic/Latino

4%997

Two or More

3.3%831

Asian

1.8%458

Black

1%249

Other

0.5%120

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%70

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%49

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%385

High School Diploma

19.2%3,157

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%1,573

Some College (1+ yr)

17.5%2,884

Associate's Degree

9.4%1,547

Bachelor's Degree

24.8%4,080

Master's Degree

9%1,482

Professional Degree

1.8%303

Doctorate

1.1%174

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

36.7%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$258,700

Median Renti

$1,083

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.1%6,189

Renter-Occupied

32.9%3,037

Total Units

9,415

Homeownership

67.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%100

$50K–$100K

1.3%81

$100K–$150K

6.2%385

$150K–$200K

15.5%959

$200K–$300K

39.1%2,419

$300K–$500K

29.9%1,852

$500K–$1M

6.2%382

$1M+

0.2%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

382

$750–$1,000

679

$1,000–$1,250

1,015

$1,250–$1,500

420

$1,500–$2,000

191

$2,000+

172

Year Built

2020 or later

4.6%430

2010–2019

15.2%1,434

2000–2009

30.8%2,896

1990–1999

24.4%2,296

1980–1989

9.8%927

1970–1979

7.3%687

1960–1969

3.7%347

1950–1959

2.4%224

1940–1949

0.5%51

1939 or earlier

1.3%123

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.3%6,299

Electricity

27.3%2,522

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%296

No Fuel

0.5%42

Wood

0.4%37

Other

0.2%21

Solar

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,385

Mean Household Incomei

$94,502

Per Capita Incomei

$35,877

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

12,381

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%253

$10K–$15K

3.4%315

$15K–$20K

2%186

$20K–$25K

3.5%324

$25K–$30K

3.3%309

$30K–$35K

3.4%318

$35K–$40K

2.5%231

$40K–$45K

4.1%379

$45K–$50K

3.2%293

$50K–$60K

5.4%496

$60K–$75K

10.8%998

$75K–$100K

16.9%1,555

$100K–$125K

14%1,294

$125K–$150K

7.5%690

$150K–$200K

9.8%904

$200K+

7.4%681

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

105

Residentsi

139

Avg. Tenant Renti

$391/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers104 homes91% occupied$391/mo rent

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

811/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $83,385/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

77%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

22%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% 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

9413.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

121

Korea

104

Mexico

China

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,380(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured