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.

Mound City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

681

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.3%356

Black

45.5%310

Two or More

1.9%13

Asian

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%17

High School Diploma

51.7%225

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%19

Some College (1+ yr)

24.1%105

Associate's Degree

7.6%33

Bachelor's Degree

0.2%1

Master's Degree

0.5%2

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

0.7%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$55,600

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

42.1%85

Renter-Occupied

57.9%117

Total Units

281

Homeownership

42.1%

Vacancy Rate

28.1%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,250

Mean Household Incomei

$51,021

Per Capita Incomei

$20,112

Poverty Ratei

16.3%

Unemploymenti

12.1%

Labor Forcei

297

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.9%22

$10K–$15K

12.4%25

$15K–$20K

6.9%14

$20K–$25K

5%10

$30K–$35K

5.9%12

$35K–$40K

8.9%18

$40K–$45K

1.5%3

$45K–$50K

0.5%1

$50K–$60K

13.9%28

$60K–$75K

8.9%18

$75K–$100K

14.9%30

$100K–$125K

5.4%11

$150K–$200K

4.5%9

$200K+

0.5%1

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

Residentsi

139

Avg. Tenant Renti

$354/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing51 homes86% occupied$400/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 824 homes97% occupied$255/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

77.6%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

12%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

72.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.4% of subsidized households are minority

21.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

25(5.2% of civilian adults)