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.

Festus, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,201

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.1%11,363

Two or More

6.3%827

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%488

Black

3.2%419

Asian

0.4%53

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%520

High School Diploma

20.2%1,757

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%622

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%1,277

Associate's Degree

16.3%1,419

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%1,363

Master's Degree

7.6%662

Professional Degree

0.3%27

Doctorate

0.8%71

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

24.4%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$223,600

Median Renti

$922

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.8%2,945

Renter-Occupied

42.2%2,146

Total Units

5,539

Homeownership

57.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.3%187

$50K–$100K

4.1%120

$100K–$150K

12.9%379

$150K–$200K

14%411

$200K–$300K

39.5%1,163

$300K–$500K

20.5%604

$500K–$1M

1.8%53

$1M+

1%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

170

$500–$750

378

$750–$1,000

1,038

$1,000–$1,250

308

$1,250–$1,500

149

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.9%216

2010–2019

8.4%467

2000–2009

18.4%1,018

1990–1999

13.6%756

1980–1989

8.2%455

1970–1979

6.4%355

1960–1969

10%556

1950–1959

15.7%871

1940–1949

6.8%374

1939 or earlier

8.5%471

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.2%2,558

Electricity

48.6%2,472

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%30

Fuel Oil

0.4%20

Solar

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,532

Mean Household Incomei

$86,606

Per Capita Incomei

$33,346

Poverty Ratei

16.7%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

6,144

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%410

$10K–$15K

5.3%271

$15K–$20K

0.4%18

$20K–$25K

1.8%93

$25K–$30K

4.5%230

$30K–$35K

5%253

$35K–$40K

7.4%376

$40K–$45K

2.5%128

$45K–$50K

3%152

$50K–$60K

4.6%232

$60K–$75K

10.3%524

$75K–$100K

12.7%647

$100K–$125K

9.7%495

$125K–$150K

7.6%385

$150K–$200K

10.4%530

$200K+

6.8%347

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

323

Residentsi

594

Avg. Tenant Renti

$433/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing56 homes100% occupied$711/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers107 homes68% occupied$399/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8160 homes91% occupied$359/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,532/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

79.7%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

15.6%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

2.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $59K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

78.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8.8% of subsidized households are minority

28.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.6% 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

1110.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Canada

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,623

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,722

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

733(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured