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.

Cainsville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

212

Median Agei

49.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%193

Two or More

6.1%13

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%14

High School Diploma

37.8%62

Some College (<1 yr)

17.1%28

Some College (1+ yr)

6.7%11

Associate's Degree

11.6%19

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%15

Master's Degree

2.4%4

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

11.6%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$62,000

Median Renti

$538

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.7%84

Renter-Occupied

14.3%14

Total Units

153

Homeownership

85.7%

Vacancy Rate

35.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

44%37

$50K–$100K

34.5%29

$100K–$150K

9.5%8

$150K–$200K

3.6%3

$200K–$300K

4.8%4

$500K–$1M

3.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%5

2000–2009

5.2%8

1990–1999

5.2%8

1980–1989

5.2%8

1970–1979

7.8%12

1960–1969

3.3%5

1950–1959

13.1%20

1940–1949

13.1%20

1939 or earlier

43.8%67

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

51%50

Electricity

29.6%29

Wood

17.3%17

Utility Gas

2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,667

Mean Household Incomei

$66,516

Per Capita Incomei

$31,938

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

104

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%6

$10K–$15K

8.2%8

$15K–$20K

8.2%8

$20K–$25K

4.1%4

$25K–$30K

14.3%14

$35K–$40K

7.1%7

$40K–$45K

7.1%7

$45K–$50K

2%2

$50K–$60K

3.1%3

$60K–$75K

10.2%10

$75K–$100K

8.2%8

$100K–$125K

10.2%10

$125K–$150K

4.1%4

$150K–$200K

2%2

$200K+

5.1%5

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31.4%

Top Countries

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured