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.

Alba, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

664

Median Agei

52.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.9%537

Hispanic/Latino

14%93

Two or More

4.1%27

Other

0.8%5

Asian

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%38

High School Diploma

33.3%174

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%36

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%81

Associate's Degree

10.1%53

Bachelor's Degree

5%26

Master's Degree

2.5%13

HS or Higher

80.5%

BA or Higher

7.5%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,500

Median Renti

$675

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.5%203

Renter-Occupied

22.5%59

Total Units

291

Homeownership

77.5%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

9.3%27

2000–2009

3.8%11

1990–1999

13.1%38

1980–1989

15.8%46

1970–1979

11%32

1960–1969

8.9%26

1950–1959

7.9%23

1940–1949

3.1%9

1939 or earlier

27.1%79

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.1%134

Utility Gas

33.6%88

Wood

11.8%31

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%8

No Fuel

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,682

Mean Household Incomei

$70,481

Per Capita Incomei

$28,329

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

267

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$357/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing14 homes93% occupied$357/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,682/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

77%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

15%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% 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

71.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

265

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

47(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

71.7%Insured

28.3%Uninsured