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.

Plattsburg, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,253

Median Agei

52.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%1,942

Black

6.8%153

Two or More

6.5%147

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%10

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.3%159

High School Diploma

30.2%516

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%132

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%207

Associate's Degree

8.1%139

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%299

Master's Degree

3.2%55

Professional Degree

3.1%53

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

23.8%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$194,200

Median Renti

$772

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.4%694

Renter-Occupied

32.6%335

Total Units

1,124

Homeownership

67.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%35

$50K–$100K

14.3%99

$100K–$150K

17.7%123

$150K–$200K

14%97

$200K–$300K

28.1%195

$300K–$500K

17.7%123

$500K–$1M

3.2%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

123

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1%11

2000–2009

6%68

1990–1999

10.7%120

1980–1989

14.6%164

1970–1979

17.5%197

1960–1969

20%225

1950–1959

8.5%95

1940–1949

1.4%16

1939 or earlier

20.3%228

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72%741

Electricity

20.1%207

Bottled/LP Gas

7.9%81

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,423

Mean Household Incomei

$73,398

Per Capita Incomei

$33,930

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

1,077

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9%93

$10K–$15K

9%93

$15K–$20K

4.9%50

$20K–$25K

1.2%12

$25K–$30K

4.5%46

$30K–$35K

10.2%105

$40K–$45K

2.8%29

$45K–$50K

2.3%24

$50K–$60K

3.1%32

$60K–$75K

10.5%108

$75K–$100K

14.8%152

$100K–$125K

7.3%75

$125K–$150K

12.2%126

$150K–$200K

2.8%29

$200K+

5.3%55

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$386/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing30 homes97% occupied$386/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

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

Project Based Section 816 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,423/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

82%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

13%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% 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

110.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

121(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured