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.

Carl Junction, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,339

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%7,660

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%315

Two or More

3%247

Asian

0.8%69

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%29

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%269

High School Diploma

19.9%1,059

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%468

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%608

Associate's Degree

10%531

Bachelor's Degree

26.6%1,413

Master's Degree

11.2%593

Professional Degree

2.2%116

Doctorate

2.7%144

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

42.6%

Graduate+

16%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$218,300

Median Renti

$1,307

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.4%2,367

Renter-Occupied

22.6%693

Total Units

3,254

Homeownership

77.4%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%134

$50K–$100K

10%236

$100K–$150K

16.6%394

$150K–$200K

10.3%244

$200K–$300K

29.8%705

$300K–$500K

21.5%508

$500K–$1M

4.5%106

$1M+

1.7%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

224

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%56

2010–2019

13.4%436

2000–2009

28%910

1990–1999

22.6%736

1980–1989

6.7%217

1970–1979

17.1%557

1960–1969

3.3%106

1950–1959

3.8%124

1940–1949

1%34

1939 or earlier

2.4%78

Heating Fuel

Electricity

52.6%1,610

Utility Gas

43.5%1,332

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%107

Solar

0.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,879

Mean Household Incomei

$114,282

Per Capita Incomei

$44,112

Poverty Ratei

8.4%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

4,299

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%46

$10K–$15K

4.6%141

$15K–$20K

1.3%39

$20K–$25K

4.2%129

$25K–$30K

2.1%65

$30K–$35K

1.9%59

$35K–$40K

4.1%125

$40K–$45K

2.7%84

$45K–$50K

4.4%136

$50K–$60K

7.2%220

$60K–$75K

11.6%355

$75K–$100K

12.4%380

$100K–$125K

8.3%255

$125K–$150K

9.3%284

$150K–$200K

13.5%412

$200K+

10.8%330

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

$361/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers38 homes76% occupied$361/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,879/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

53%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

47%

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% 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

1211.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Mexico

China

India

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

796(13.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured