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.

Blythedale, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

341

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.9%334

Two or More

2.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%4

High School Diploma

65.4%178

Some College (<1 yr)

0.4%1

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%29

Associate's Degree

3.3%9

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%22

Master's Degree

5.5%15

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

13.6%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$24,600

Median Renti

$806

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.2%81

Renter-Occupied

30.8%36

Total Units

135

Homeownership

69.2%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

72.8%59

$50K–$100K

6.2%5

$100K–$150K

16%13

$150K–$200K

3.7%3

$200K–$300K

1.2%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

14.8%20

2000–2009

1.5%2

1990–1999

9.6%13

1980–1989

9.6%13

1970–1979

8.1%11

1960–1969

5.2%7

1950–1959

5.9%8

1940–1949

21.5%29

1939 or earlier

23.7%32

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

49.6%58

Electricity

31.6%37

Wood

18.8%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,750

Mean Household Incomei

$71,954

Per Capita Incomei

$24,634

Poverty Ratei

9.1%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

135

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%3

$10K–$15K

1.7%2

$15K–$20K

0.9%1

$20K–$25K

2.6%3

$25K–$30K

17.1%20

$30K–$35K

6.8%8

$35K–$40K

9.4%11

$40K–$45K

0.9%1

$50K–$60K

12%14

$60K–$75K

2.6%3

$75K–$100K

29.1%34

$100K–$125K

2.6%3

$125K–$150K

8.5%10

$150K–$200K

0.9%1

$200K+

2.6%3

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.8%Insured

1.2%Uninsured