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.

Cardwell, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

816

Median Agei

23.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.4%648

Two or More

10.9%89

Hispanic/Latino

7.6%62

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%20

High School Diploma

47.5%162

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%8

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%28

Associate's Degree

11.4%39

Bachelor's Degree

2.1%7

Master's Degree

5.3%18

HS or Higher

82.7%

BA or Higher

7.3%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$38,800

Median Renti

$767

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

37.1%127

Renter-Occupied

62.9%215

Total Units

424

Homeownership

37.1%

Vacancy Rate

19.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

52.8%67

$50K–$100K

32.3%41

$100K–$150K

11%14

$150K–$200K

0.8%1

$300K–$500K

3.1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

126

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.1%9

2000–2009

1.4%6

1990–1999

4.2%18

1980–1989

15.6%66

1970–1979

35.4%150

1960–1969

15.3%65

1950–1959

11.8%50

1940–1949

4.2%18

1939 or earlier

9.9%42

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.9%239

Electricity

21.1%72

Bottled/LP Gas

8.8%30

Wood

0.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$22,500

Mean Household Incomei

$33,767

Per Capita Incomei

$13,728

Poverty Ratei

56.2%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

380

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%17

$10K–$15K

9.9%34

$15K–$20K

34.8%119

$20K–$25K

8.2%28

$25K–$30K

4.7%16

$30K–$35K

1.5%5

$35K–$40K

3.2%11

$40K–$45K

8.8%30

$45K–$50K

0.9%3

$50K–$60K

5.8%20

$60K–$75K

8.5%29

$75K–$100K

5.6%19

$100K–$125K

0.9%3

$125K–$150K

2.3%8

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

$314/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing22 homes100% occupied$314/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $22,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $7K/yr

45%

Very low income$7K–$11K/yr

32%

Low income$11K–$18K/yr

23%

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

45% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(2.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.6%Insured

15.4%Uninsured