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.

Lake Lotawana, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,442

Median Agei

47.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.4%1,939

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%229

Two or More

8.4%204

Asian

2.4%59

Black

0.5%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%11

High School Diploma

15.9%272

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%76

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%168

Associate's Degree

4.4%75

Bachelor's Degree

37.9%647

Master's Degree

17.9%305

Professional Degree

5.3%90

Doctorate

1.7%29

HS or Higher

98%

BA or Higher

62.7%

Graduate+

24.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$564,100

Median Renti

$2,042

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.9%840

Renter-Occupied

7.1%64

Total Units

1,304

Homeownership

92.9%

Vacancy Rate

30.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%29

$50K–$100K

1.2%10

$150K–$200K

0.5%4

$200K–$300K

4.4%37

$300K–$500K

35.8%301

$500K–$1M

39.9%335

$1M+

14.8%124

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%46

2010–2019

9.7%126

2000–2009

14.2%185

1990–1999

9.3%121

1980–1989

9.5%124

1970–1979

6%78

1960–1969

11%144

1950–1959

11.3%148

1940–1949

9.4%122

1939 or earlier

16.1%210

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.4%600

Electricity

24.4%221

Bottled/LP Gas

8.5%77

No Fuel

0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$165,962

Mean Household Incomei

$201,438

Per Capita Incomei

$77,278

Poverty Ratei

2.3%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

1,299

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%13

$10K–$15K

0.4%4

$15K–$20K

2.4%22

$25K–$30K

0.2%2

$30K–$35K

1.2%11

$35K–$40K

1%9

$40K–$45K

1.3%12

$45K–$50K

2.8%25

$50K–$60K

3%27

$60K–$75K

9.6%87

$75K–$100K

9.6%87

$100K–$125K

8.5%77

$125K–$150K

3.1%28

$150K–$200K

17.4%157

$200K+

37.9%343

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1385.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

145(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured