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.

Boonville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,689

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.9%6,376

Black

9.2%709

Two or More

4.6%356

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%221

Other

0.2%14

Asian

0.2%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%400

High School Diploma

32.4%1,765

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%392

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%517

Associate's Degree

9.6%522

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%669

Master's Degree

6.6%362

Professional Degree

0.8%43

Doctorate

1.9%105

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$187,900

Median Renti

$767

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.1%1,711

Renter-Occupied

36.9%999

Total Units

3,287

Homeownership

63.1%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%52

$50K–$100K

10.3%176

$100K–$150K

25%428

$150K–$200K

14.7%251

$200K–$300K

36.6%627

$300K–$500K

9%154

$500K–$1M

1.3%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

391

$750–$1,000

255

$1,000–$1,250

161

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%19

2010–2019

1.9%64

2000–2009

9.6%315

1990–1999

5.5%182

1980–1989

10.5%345

1970–1979

15.4%505

1960–1969

12.4%406

1950–1959

12.9%425

1940–1949

6.7%219

1939 or earlier

24.6%807

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.6%1,372

Electricity

48%1,302

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,429

Mean Household Incomei

$74,064

Per Capita Incomei

$26,439

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

3,307

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%180

$10K–$15K

5.1%137

$15K–$20K

5.3%144

$20K–$25K

3%80

$25K–$30K

8%218

$30K–$35K

4.5%122

$35K–$40K

1.8%49

$40K–$45K

7%191

$45K–$50K

5.2%141

$50K–$60K

5.1%137

$60K–$75K

9.1%247

$75K–$100K

16.8%454

$100K–$125K

7%189

$125K–$150K

5.5%149

$150K–$200K

4.8%130

$200K+

5.2%142

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

206

Residentsi

228

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes100% occupied$397/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers86 homes52% occupied$416/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 870 homes79% occupied$367/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,429/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

67.3%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

26.5%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

5.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

75.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.2% of subsidized households are minority

41% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.2% 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

841.1%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

489(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured