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.

Ava, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,045

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.8%2,947

Black

1.7%53

Two or More

0.8%24

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%136

High School Diploma

36.1%706

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%150

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%264

Associate's Degree

8.5%166

Bachelor's Degree

10.4%204

Master's Degree

1%20

Professional Degree

0.6%12

HS or Higher

84.8%

BA or Higher

12.1%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,000

Median Renti

$696

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.7%611

Renter-Occupied

45.3%505

Total Units

1,227

Homeownership

54.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

9.2%56

$50K–$100K

11.1%68

$100K–$150K

31.3%191

$150K–$200K

33.1%202

$200K–$300K

6.9%42

$300K–$500K

7.2%44

$500K–$1M

1.3%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

168

$750–$1,000

162

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

2%24

2010–2019

0.7%8

2000–2009

5.8%71

1990–1999

10.8%132

1980–1989

20.5%252

1970–1979

26.2%322

1960–1969

17.4%213

1950–1959

4.4%54

1940–1949

3.3%40

1939 or earlier

9%111

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52.2%582

Electricity

22%245

Bottled/LP Gas

20%223

Wood

4.5%50

No Fuel

1.4%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,500

Mean Household Incomei

$78,495

Per Capita Incomei

$30,349

Poverty Ratei

21%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

1,150

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%65

$10K–$15K

7.7%86

$15K–$20K

6.5%72

$20K–$25K

4.5%50

$25K–$30K

5.1%57

$30K–$35K

11.2%125

$35K–$40K

4.7%53

$40K–$45K

6.5%72

$45K–$50K

2.4%27

$50K–$60K

2.3%26

$60K–$75K

18.6%208

$75K–$100K

9.2%103

$100K–$125K

4.3%48

$125K–$150K

7.3%82

$150K–$200K

2.1%23

$200K+

1.7%19

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

$369/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing32 homes97% occupied$394/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes

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

Project Based Section 818 homes88% occupied$325/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

63.2%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

33%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

1.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

69.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.2% of subsidized households are minority

60% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73.3% 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

230.8%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,062

Avg. Commutei

19 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,084

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

138(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.4%Insured

14.6%Uninsured