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.

Steelville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,665

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.5%1,390

Two or More

10.8%179

Hispanic/Latino

3%50

Black

2.3%39

Other

0.3%5

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.4%94

High School Diploma

38.6%432

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%44

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%103

Associate's Degree

12.1%136

Bachelor's Degree

10%112

Master's Degree

2.8%31

Doctorate

0.1%1

HS or Higher

85.1%

BA or Higher

12.9%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$92,500

Median Renti

$599

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.8%288

Renter-Occupied

56.2%370

Total Units

721

Homeownership

43.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

21.5%62

$50K–$100K

32.6%94

$100K–$150K

28.1%81

$150K–$200K

5.9%17

$200K–$300K

9.4%27

$300K–$500K

2.4%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

135

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

7.4%53

2000–2009

9.3%67

1990–1999

21.2%153

1980–1989

11.4%82

1970–1979

16.1%116

1960–1969

10.7%77

1950–1959

9.6%69

1940–1949

6.2%45

1939 or earlier

8.2%59

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.1%376

Bottled/LP Gas

28.9%190

Wood

10.5%69

Utility Gas

2%13

Fuel Oil

0.9%6

Other

0.6%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$31,552

Mean Household Incomei

$46,185

Per Capita Incomei

$18,977

Poverty Ratei

31.3%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

514

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%39

$10K–$15K

20.4%134

$15K–$20K

8.8%58

$20K–$25K

6.1%40

$25K–$30K

3.3%22

$30K–$35K

10%66

$35K–$40K

3.3%22

$40K–$45K

2%13

$45K–$50K

2.6%17

$50K–$60K

6.1%40

$60K–$75K

12.6%83

$75K–$100K

10.5%69

$100K–$125K

5.2%34

$125K–$150K

1.8%12

$200K+

1.4%9

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$213/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes92% occupied$213/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $31,552/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $9K/yr

70%

Very low income$9K–$16K/yr

30%

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22% 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

20.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

91(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.4%Insured

11.6%Uninsured