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.

Smithville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,330

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.9%1,276

Two or More

2.2%29

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%16

Other

0.5%7

Black

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%26

High School Diploma

37.6%320

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%81

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%93

Associate's Degree

7.9%67

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%130

Master's Degree

10%85

Professional Degree

0.7%6

Doctorate

1.2%10

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

11.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$197,100

Median Renti

$893

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.7%417

Renter-Occupied

26.3%149

Total Units

612

Homeownership

73.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%9

$50K–$100K

2.6%11

$100K–$150K

10.6%44

$150K–$200K

36.7%153

$200K–$300K

35.5%148

$300K–$500K

10.8%45

$500K–$1M

1.7%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%4

2010–2019

3.3%20

2000–2009

6.7%41

1990–1999

10.8%66

1980–1989

3.9%24

1970–1979

19.1%117

1960–1969

16.8%103

1950–1959

10.6%65

1940–1949

6.4%39

1939 or earlier

21.7%133

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80%453

Electricity

18.2%103

Wood

1.1%6

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,944

Mean Household Incomei

$94,440

Per Capita Incomei

$39,959

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

657

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%7

$10K–$15K

2.1%12

$15K–$20K

2.5%14

$20K–$25K

0.5%3

$25K–$30K

1.6%9

$30K–$35K

1.9%11

$35K–$40K

4.6%26

$40K–$45K

2.5%14

$45K–$50K

6.4%36

$50K–$60K

9%51

$60K–$75K

20.8%118

$75K–$100K

15.2%86

$100K–$125K

11.5%65

$125K–$150K

8.8%50

$150K–$200K

5.5%31

$200K+

5.8%33

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

Avg. Waitlisti

36 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes90% occupied

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

Who Receives This Housing

0% of subsidized households are minority

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

640

Avg. Commutei

15.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

645

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

62(6.3% of civilian adults)