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.

Ash Grove, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,333

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.6%1,261

Two or More

4.7%63

Black

0.4%5

Other

0.2%3

Hispanic/Latino

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%50

High School Diploma

31.7%293

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%72

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%152

Associate's Degree

8.9%82

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%155

Master's Degree

3.7%34

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.2%2

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

21%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$141,800

Median Renti

$770

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.1%323

Renter-Occupied

35.9%181

Total Units

547

Homeownership

64.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.4%40

$50K–$100K

26.6%86

$100K–$150K

13.9%45

$150K–$200K

18%58

$200K–$300K

25.7%83

$300K–$500K

3.4%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%10

2000–2009

11.2%61

1990–1999

9.1%50

1980–1989

8.2%45

1970–1979

16.1%88

1960–1969

4.8%26

1950–1959

11.3%62

1940–1949

5.1%28

1939 or earlier

32.4%177

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.8%382

Electricity

22.2%112

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%6

Other

0.8%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,250

Mean Household Incomei

$63,484

Per Capita Incomei

$24,651

Poverty Ratei

10.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

556

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%15

$10K–$15K

5.8%29

$15K–$20K

3.2%16

$20K–$25K

9.3%47

$25K–$30K

7.1%36

$30K–$35K

4.6%23

$35K–$40K

3.4%17

$40K–$45K

3.6%18

$45K–$50K

3.8%19

$50K–$60K

10.5%53

$60K–$75K

13.5%68

$75K–$100K

12.7%64

$100K–$125K

10.7%54

$125K–$150K

4.2%21

$150K–$200K

4.4%22

$200K+

0.4%2

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

80(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.2%Insured

15.8%Uninsured