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.

Fair Grove, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,717

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.2%1,531

Two or More

8.9%153

Other

0.8%14

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%8

Black

0.5%8

Asian

0.1%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%44

High School Diploma

28.3%288

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%79

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%136

Associate's Degree

15.4%157

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%178

Master's Degree

7.1%72

Professional Degree

0.4%4

Doctorate

0.9%9

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

25.8%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$214,300

Median Renti

$927

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.3%426

Renter-Occupied

26.7%155

Total Units

590

Homeownership

73.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

6.3%27

$100K–$150K

10.6%45

$150K–$200K

25.4%108

$200K–$300K

41.8%178

$300K–$500K

14.1%60

$500K–$1M

1.2%5

$1M+

0.7%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3.6%21

2010–2019

15.4%91

2000–2009

23.7%140

1990–1999

11%65

1980–1989

6.6%39

1970–1979

16.4%97

1960–1969

6.3%37

1950–1959

6.8%40

1940–1949

2.5%15

1939 or earlier

7.6%45

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.7%347

Bottled/LP Gas

33.7%196

Utility Gas

4%23

Other

1.4%8

Wood

1.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,514

Mean Household Incomei

$104,356

Per Capita Incomei

$35,558

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

900

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%17

$10K–$15K

2.9%17

$15K–$20K

1.7%10

$20K–$25K

3.1%18

$25K–$30K

3.3%19

$30K–$35K

2.2%13

$35K–$40K

1.7%10

$40K–$45K

4.1%24

$45K–$50K

5.7%33

$50K–$60K

7.7%45

$60K–$75K

15.1%88

$75K–$100K

14.6%85

$100K–$125K

11%64

$125K–$150K

7.7%45

$150K–$200K

7.4%43

$200K+

8.6%50

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

100.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

87(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.6%Insured

14.4%Uninsured