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.

Gladstone, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,207

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.1%20,154

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%2,706

Black

7%1,914

Two or More

5.7%1,555

Asian

1.7%471

Other

0.8%207

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%200

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%1,171

High School Diploma

27.4%5,495

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%1,351

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%2,786

Associate's Degree

8.5%1,702

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%3,873

Master's Degree

9%1,804

Professional Degree

1.9%380

Doctorate

1.5%297

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

31.7%

Graduate+

12.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$231,500

Median Renti

$1,088

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.4%8,049

Renter-Occupied

31.6%3,716

Total Units

12,476

Homeownership

68.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%246

$50K–$100K

3.2%260

$100K–$150K

10.7%865

$150K–$200K

21.2%1,709

$200K–$300K

35%2,820

$300K–$500K

21.7%1,744

$500K–$1M

4.2%341

$1M+

0.8%64

Rent Distribution

Under $500

208

$500–$750

294

$750–$1,000

1,025

$1,000–$1,250

816

$1,250–$1,500

546

$1,500–$2,000

458

$2,000+

281

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%9

2010–2019

5.2%643

2000–2009

7.5%932

1990–1999

9.4%1,173

1980–1989

13.6%1,692

1970–1979

19.7%2,453

1960–1969

22.9%2,856

1950–1959

19.1%2,386

1940–1949

1.9%237

1939 or earlier

0.8%95

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.5%8,300

Electricity

26.7%3,139

Bottled/LP Gas

2%237

No Fuel

0.4%52

Wood

0.2%28

Solar

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,271

Mean Household Incomei

$98,002

Per Capita Incomei

$43,839

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

14,379

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%497

$10K–$15K

3.4%396

$15K–$20K

2.5%295

$20K–$25K

3.5%408

$25K–$30K

5.3%623

$30K–$35K

3.5%413

$35K–$40K

3.5%416

$40K–$45K

4.5%527

$45K–$50K

2.9%344

$50K–$60K

4.9%581

$60K–$75K

8.2%961

$75K–$100K

17.8%2,093

$100K–$125K

12.3%1,447

$125K–$150K

7.2%849

$150K–$200K

8.8%1,032

$200K+

7.5%883

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,9997.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

361

Philippines

China

India

Germany

United Kingdom

Korea

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,807(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured