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.

Blackwater, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

207

Median Agei

25.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%191

Two or More

6.8%14

Hispanic/Latino

1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%8

High School Diploma

39.4%41

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%9

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%12

Associate's Degree

6.7%7

Bachelor's Degree

22.1%23

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

22.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$123,600

Median Renti

$938

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90%63

Renter-Occupied

10%7

Total Units

Homeownership

90%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%2

$50K–$100K

33.3%21

$100K–$150K

22.2%14

$150K–$200K

14.3%9

$200K–$300K

11.1%7

$300K–$500K

1.6%1

$500K–$1M

14.3%9

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%1

1990–1999

6.7%5

1980–1989

2.7%2

1970–1979

9.3%7

1960–1969

12%9

1950–1959

10.7%8

1940–1949

10.7%8

1939 or earlier

46.7%35

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.4%43

Electricity

21.4%15

Wood

12.9%9

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%2

No Fuel

1.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,389

Mean Household Incomei

$67,907

Per Capita Incomei

$24,369

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%1

$10K–$15K

4.3%3

$15K–$20K

2.9%2

$20K–$25K

4.3%3

$25K–$30K

4.3%3

$30K–$35K

4.3%3

$35K–$40K

10%7

$45K–$50K

5.7%4

$50K–$60K

2.9%2

$60K–$75K

20%14

$75K–$100K

18.6%13

$100K–$125K

17.1%12

$150K–$200K

4.3%3

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 Vouchers2 homes58% occupied

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

Who Receives This Housing

0% of subsidized households are minority

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured