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.

Pilot Knob, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

653

Median Agei

47.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87%568

Two or More

10.7%70

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%5

Asian

0.8%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%3

Black

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%26

High School Diploma

47.7%221

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%36

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%64

Associate's Degree

3%14

Bachelor's Degree

6.5%30

Master's Degree

0.9%4

HS or Higher

85.3%

BA or Higher

7.3%

Graduate+

0.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,000

Median Renti

$660

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.9%178

Renter-Occupied

46.1%152

Total Units

362

Homeownership

53.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%6

$50K–$100K

30.3%54

$100K–$150K

58.4%104

$150K–$200K

0.6%1

$200K–$300K

1.7%3

$300K–$500K

5.6%10

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

4.7%17

1990–1999

8.6%31

1980–1989

10.8%39

1970–1979

27.9%101

1960–1969

20.2%73

1950–1959

7.5%27

1940–1949

6.4%23

1939 or earlier

14.1%51

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.2%169

Utility Gas

47.6%157

Wood

1.2%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,500

Mean Household Incomei

$55,002

Per Capita Incomei

$24,582

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

319

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%5

$10K–$15K

7%23

$15K–$20K

3%10

$20K–$25K

10.9%36

$25K–$30K

5.5%18

$30K–$35K

9.4%31

$35K–$40K

2.7%9

$40K–$45K

11.2%37

$45K–$50K

4.2%14

$50K–$60K

10%33

$60K–$75K

7%23

$75K–$100K

17.3%57

$100K–$125K

5.2%17

$125K–$150K

4.5%15

$150K–$200K

0.6%2

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

60.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

India

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.8%Insured

25.2%Uninsured