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.

Otterville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

489

Median Agei

45.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%452

Two or More

6.1%30

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%4

Black

0.6%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%7

High School Diploma

36.9%125

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%20

Some College (1+ yr)

21.5%73

Associate's Degree

18%61

Bachelor's Degree

7.1%24

Master's Degree

1.5%5

Professional Degree

0.6%2

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

9.1%

Graduate+

2.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$122,800

Median Renti

$800

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.3%159

Renter-Occupied

26.7%58

Total Units

237

Homeownership

73.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%9

$50K–$100K

27.7%44

$100K–$150K

27.7%44

$150K–$200K

23.9%38

$200K–$300K

12.6%20

$300K–$500K

0.6%1

$500K–$1M

1.9%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.4%8

2000–2009

3.4%8

1990–1999

12.7%30

1980–1989

5.9%14

1970–1979

13.9%33

1960–1969

11.4%27

1950–1959

10.5%25

1940–1949

8%19

1939 or earlier

30.8%73

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59%128

Electricity

26.3%57

Bottled/LP Gas

8.3%18

Wood

5.5%12

No Fuel

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,828

Mean Household Incomei

$55,514

Per Capita Incomei

$25,235

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

197

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%17

$10K–$15K

5.1%11

$15K–$20K

3.2%7

$20K–$25K

6.5%14

$25K–$30K

0.9%2

$30K–$35K

9.7%21

$35K–$40K

1.4%3

$40K–$45K

10.1%22

$45K–$50K

8.8%19

$50K–$60K

10.1%22

$60K–$75K

12%26

$75K–$100K

12.4%27

$100K–$125K

6.9%15

$125K–$150K

1.4%3

$150K–$200K

3.2%7

$200K+

0.5%1

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 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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

184

Avg. Commutei

42 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

186

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

36(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured