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.

Walnut Grove, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

528

Median Agei

47.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.4%488

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%30

Two or More

1.5%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%33

High School Diploma

32.9%132

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%42

Some College (1+ yr)

18.2%73

Associate's Degree

6.2%25

Bachelor's Degree

9%36

Doctorate

0.5%2

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

9.5%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$139,000

Median Renti

$807

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.1%193

Renter-Occupied

20.9%51

Total Units

266

Homeownership

79.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.8%19

$50K–$100K

22.8%44

$100K–$150K

21.2%41

$150K–$200K

23.3%45

$200K–$300K

17.6%34

$300K–$500K

5.2%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.1%11

2000–2009

20.7%55

1990–1999

9%24

1980–1989

4.1%11

1970–1979

7.1%19

1960–1969

18.8%50

1950–1959

8.3%22

1940–1949

8.6%23

1939 or earlier

19.2%51

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57%139

Electricity

32.4%79

Wood

8.6%21

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%4

Fuel Oil

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,500

Mean Household Incomei

$63,158

Per Capita Incomei

$29,347

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

223

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.6%21

$10K–$15K

4.9%12

$15K–$20K

5.3%13

$20K–$25K

3.7%9

$25K–$30K

5.3%13

$30K–$35K

4.1%10

$35K–$40K

0.4%1

$40K–$45K

7.8%19

$45K–$50K

4.9%12

$50K–$60K

16%39

$60K–$75K

14.8%36

$75K–$100K

8.6%21

$100K–$125K

4.5%11

$125K–$150K

1.2%3

$150K–$200K

5.3%13

$200K+

4.5%11

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 Vouchers2 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%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

27(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.9%Insured

12.1%Uninsured