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.

Sarcoxie, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,574

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%1,420

Hispanic/Latino

7.7%121

Two or More

1.6%25

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%4

Other

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.9%124

High School Diploma

34.8%362

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%124

Some College (1+ yr)

17.9%186

Associate's Degree

3.6%37

Bachelor's Degree

3.5%36

Master's Degree

1.4%15

HS or Higher

85.1%

BA or Higher

4.9%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$94,100

Median Renti

$688

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.1%417

Renter-Occupied

20.9%110

Total Units

608

Homeownership

79.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.3%68

$50K–$100K

41.5%173

$100K–$150K

20.6%86

$150K–$200K

9.1%38

$200K–$300K

10.1%42

$300K–$500K

1.7%7

$1M+

0.7%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

3%18

2010–2019

3.3%20

2000–2009

6.9%42

1990–1999

4.4%27

1980–1989

10.2%62

1970–1979

16.6%101

1960–1969

12.8%78

1950–1959

11.2%68

1940–1949

8.1%49

1939 or earlier

23.5%143

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.7%283

Electricity

36.6%193

Wood

6.1%32

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,705

Mean Household Incomei

$52,658

Per Capita Incomei

$18,211

Poverty Ratei

24.8%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

590

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%15

$10K–$15K

6.3%33

$15K–$20K

8.9%47

$20K–$25K

6.5%34

$25K–$30K

13.3%70

$30K–$35K

3.8%20

$35K–$40K

4.2%22

$40K–$45K

7.4%39

$45K–$50K

1.5%8

$50K–$60K

9.3%49

$60K–$75K

19%100

$75K–$100K

9.9%52

$100K–$125K

2.7%14

$125K–$150K

2.7%14

$150K–$200K

1.1%6

$200K+

0.8%4

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

90.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

69(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84%Insured

16%Uninsured