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.

Strafford, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,672

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%2,411

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%147

Two or More

3.9%104

Other

0.4%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%48

High School Diploma

31.3%504

Some College (<1 yr)

11.2%181

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%151

Associate's Degree

15.8%254

Bachelor's Degree

10.7%172

Master's Degree

10.1%162

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

20.7%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,400

Median Renti

$863

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.1%726

Renter-Occupied

21.9%203

Total Units

979

Homeownership

78.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.6%84

$50K–$100K

4.7%34

$100K–$150K

19%138

$150K–$200K

28.5%207

$200K–$300K

29.2%212

$300K–$500K

3.7%27

$500K–$1M

3.3%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

10.3%101

2000–2009

23.6%231

1990–1999

25.1%246

1980–1989

9.7%95

1970–1979

22.4%219

1960–1969

5.3%52

1950–1959

1.4%14

1939 or earlier

2.1%21

Heating Fuel

Electricity

78.6%730

Bottled/LP Gas

15.4%143

Utility Gas

3%28

Wood

1.5%14

Other

1.5%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,750

Mean Household Incomei

$71,359

Per Capita Incomei

$25,037

Poverty Ratei

13.9%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

1,197

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.6%6

$10K–$15K

2.2%20

$15K–$20K

2.6%24

$20K–$25K

5%46

$25K–$30K

6.4%59

$30K–$35K

3.1%29

$35K–$40K

4.4%41

$40K–$45K

6.1%57

$45K–$50K

3.9%36

$50K–$60K

8.3%77

$60K–$75K

15.6%145

$75K–$100K

23.1%215

$100K–$125K

9.8%91

$125K–$150K

5.1%47

$150K–$200K

2.5%23

$200K+

1.4%13

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 Vouchers4 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

532%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

129(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81%Insured

19%Uninsured