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.

Bourbon, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,636

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.6%1,269

Two or More

10.5%172

Hispanic/Latino

7.5%123

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

3.1%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%13

Asian

0.4%6

Other

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.3%139

High School Diploma

29.1%304

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%60

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%126

Associate's Degree

9.1%95

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%132

Master's Degree

2.7%28

HS or Higher

84.6%

BA or Higher

15.3%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$136,800

Median Renti

$907

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%379

Renter-Occupied

41.8%272

Total Units

739

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.3%58

$50K–$100K

20.3%77

$100K–$150K

21.9%83

$150K–$200K

18.5%70

$200K–$300K

11.9%45

$300K–$500K

12.1%46

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

6.4%47

2000–2009

18.7%138

1990–1999

12.2%90

1980–1989

9.3%69

1970–1979

16.8%124

1960–1969

16.6%123

1950–1959

7.4%55

1940–1949

6.4%47

1939 or earlier

6.2%46

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.1%424

Bottled/LP Gas

28.3%184

Wood

2.8%18

Utility Gas

2.3%15

Other

1.4%9

Fuel Oil

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,533

Mean Household Incomei

$66,088

Per Capita Incomei

$24,457

Poverty Ratei

20.5%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

815

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%19

$10K–$15K

5.2%34

$15K–$20K

7.8%51

$20K–$25K

4.9%32

$25K–$30K

2.9%19

$30K–$35K

4.9%32

$35K–$40K

6.3%41

$40K–$45K

6.1%40

$45K–$50K

5.1%33

$50K–$60K

6.3%41

$60K–$75K

9.2%60

$75K–$100K

16.6%108

$100K–$125K

14%91

$125K–$150K

4.6%30

$150K–$200K

2.5%16

$200K+

0.6%4

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

301.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

114(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.5%Insured

11.5%Uninsured