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.

Blue Springs, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

59,965

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.2%46,879

Black

8%4,797

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%3,712

Two or More

5.5%3,309

Asian

1.7%1,049

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%104

Other

0.1%67

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%48

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%1,163

High School Diploma

24.4%9,735

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%3,463

Some College (1+ yr)

16%6,387

Associate's Degree

8.8%3,512

Bachelor's Degree

23.4%9,339

Master's Degree

9.1%3,650

Professional Degree

1.6%651

Doctorate

0.8%320

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

35%

Graduate+

11.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$263,100

Median Renti

$1,277

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.9%15,784

Renter-Occupied

31.1%7,124

Total Units

23,559

Homeownership

68.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%288

$50K–$100K

1.2%193

$100K–$150K

5.4%845

$150K–$200K

13.6%2,152

$200K–$300K

39.5%6,241

$300K–$500K

33.4%5,268

$500K–$1M

4.6%728

$1M+

0.4%69

Rent Distribution

Under $500

145

$500–$750

258

$750–$1,000

987

$1,000–$1,250

1,936

$1,250–$1,500

1,526

$1,500–$2,000

1,484

$2,000+

651

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%516

2010–2019

9.1%2,155

2000–2009

12.1%2,858

1990–1999

18.3%4,304

1980–1989

20%4,723

1970–1979

28%6,587

1960–1969

5.3%1,244

1950–1959

2.7%635

1940–1949

0.7%165

1939 or earlier

1.6%372

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.1%16,051

Electricity

28.4%6,500

No Fuel

0.6%147

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%139

Fuel Oil

0.2%44

Other

0.1%16

Wood

0%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,920

Mean Household Incomei

$110,806

Per Capita Incomei

$42,423

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

31,831

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%714

$10K–$15K

1.4%327

$15K–$20K

1.8%414

$20K–$25K

2.7%617

$25K–$30K

2.8%636

$30K–$35K

2.1%482

$35K–$40K

2.4%556

$40K–$45K

3.6%821

$45K–$50K

3.6%824

$50K–$60K

5.7%1,313

$60K–$75K

10.7%2,458

$75K–$100K

17.6%4,028

$100K–$125K

11.6%2,650

$125K–$150K

9.6%2,194

$150K–$200K

11.3%2,593

$200K+

10%2,281

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

455

Residentsi

761

Avg. Tenant Renti

$421/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

101 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers275 homes81% occupied$430/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8180 homes91% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,920/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

80.2%

Very low income$27K–$44K/yr

18.2%

Low income$44K–$71K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

85.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41% of subsidized households are minority

18.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,7272.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

535

Philippines

162

Korea

Canada

China

United Kingdom

Germany

India

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,650(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured