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.

Wardsville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,579

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.6%1,526

Two or More

3.4%53

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%6

High School Diploma

23.8%230

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%74

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%94

Associate's Degree

12.6%122

Bachelor's Degree

28.4%275

Master's Degree

9.4%91

Professional Degree

3.8%37

Doctorate

0.3%3

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

41.9%

Graduate+

13.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$329,500

Median Renti

$885

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.4%467

Renter-Occupied

15.6%86

Total Units

577

Homeownership

84.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%6

$50K–$100K

0.6%3

$100K–$150K

3%14

$150K–$200K

7.1%33

$200K–$300K

27.4%128

$300K–$500K

47.1%220

$500K–$1M

11.6%54

$1M+

1.9%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%13

2010–2019

15.3%88

2000–2009

25.6%148

1990–1999

18.5%107

1980–1989

9.5%55

1970–1979

4.9%28

1960–1969

9.2%53

1950–1959

9.7%56

1940–1949

3.5%20

1939 or earlier

1.6%9

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.3%328

Electricity

34.9%193

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%19

Wood

1.8%10

Other

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$121,222

Mean Household Incomei

$126,751

Per Capita Incomei

$44,323

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

817

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.5%3

$10K–$15K

0.5%3

$15K–$20K

1.8%10

$20K–$25K

3.3%18

$25K–$30K

2.4%13

$30K–$35K

0.7%4

$35K–$40K

4%22

$45K–$50K

0.9%5

$50K–$60K

5.4%30

$60K–$75K

4.2%23

$75K–$100K

12.3%68

$100K–$125K

18.8%104

$125K–$150K

19.9%110

$150K–$200K

12.7%70

$200K+

12.7%70

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured