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.

Carterville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,074

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82%1,700

Hispanic/Latino

9.1%189

Two or More

7.8%162

Asian

0.6%13

Other

0.4%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13%165

High School Diploma

34.6%438

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%95

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%146

Associate's Degree

6.8%86

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%104

Master's Degree

2.1%26

Professional Degree

0.4%5

HS or Higher

84.2%

BA or Higher

10.7%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$97,600

Median Renti

$796

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%550

Renter-Occupied

26%193

Total Units

825

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.1%83

$50K–$100K

38.2%210

$100K–$150K

22.5%124

$150K–$200K

10.9%60

$200K–$300K

4.7%26

$300K–$500K

3.3%18

$500K–$1M

5.3%29

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

5.8%48

2010–2019

5.7%47

2000–2009

7.6%63

1990–1999

1.3%11

1980–1989

14.8%122

1970–1979

20.4%168

1960–1969

9.5%78

1950–1959

12.1%100

1940–1949

2.8%23

1939 or earlier

20%165

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52.6%391

Electricity

46.2%343

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%7

No Fuel

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,849

Mean Household Incomei

$59,703

Per Capita Incomei

$20,854

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

843

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%14

$10K–$15K

2.4%18

$15K–$20K

3%22

$20K–$25K

15.3%114

$25K–$30K

5.5%41

$30K–$35K

3.8%28

$35K–$40K

2.7%20

$40K–$45K

5.1%38

$45K–$50K

3.8%28

$50K–$60K

8.9%66

$60K–$75K

17%126

$75K–$100K

12%89

$100K–$125K

15.2%113

$125K–$150K

2.7%20

$150K–$200K

0.5%4

$200K+

0.3%2

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

803.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

112(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured