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.

Purcell, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

324

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.2%234

Hispanic/Latino

18.5%60

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

6.5%21

Two or More

2.2%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.2%21

High School Diploma

21%43

Some College (<1 yr)

18.5%38

Some College (1+ yr)

20%41

Associate's Degree

4.9%10

Bachelor's Degree

4.9%10

Master's Degree

7.8%16

Professional Degree

1%2

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,700

Median Renti

$870

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.3%88

Renter-Occupied

26.7%32

Total Units

153

Homeownership

73.3%

Vacancy Rate

21.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.8%13

$50K–$100K

46.6%41

$100K–$150K

29.5%26

$150K–$200K

8%7

$500K–$1M

1.1%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

6.5%10

1990–1999

11.1%17

1980–1989

5.2%8

1970–1979

5.2%8

1960–1969

8.5%13

1950–1959

8.5%13

1940–1949

10.5%16

1939 or earlier

44.4%68

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.7%62

Utility Gas

45.8%55

Wood

2.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$51,232

Per Capita Incomei

$20,979

Poverty Ratei

31.5%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

119

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10%12

$10K–$15K

9.2%11

$15K–$20K

9.2%11

$20K–$25K

18.3%22

$25K–$30K

5%6

$30K–$35K

1.7%2

$35K–$40K

2.5%3

$40K–$45K

5%6

$50K–$60K

4.2%5

$60K–$75K

7.5%9

$75K–$100K

16.7%20

$100K–$125K

1.7%2

$125K–$150K

4.2%5

$150K–$200K

2.5%3

$200K+

2.5%3

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

216.5%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.5%Insured

22.5%Uninsured