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.

Pevely, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,055

Median Agei

33.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%5,512

Two or More

7%422

Asian

1.2%74

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%45

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%152

High School Diploma

23.2%863

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%307

Some College (1+ yr)

16.9%628

Associate's Degree

18.8%701

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%425

Master's Degree

5.6%210

Professional Degree

0.5%20

Doctorate

0.8%30

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$219,600

Median Renti

$875

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.9%1,583

Renter-Occupied

33.1%783

Total Units

2,392

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

1.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

7%111

$50K–$100K

6.8%108

$100K–$150K

8.7%138

$150K–$200K

20.5%325

$200K–$300K

23.6%373

$300K–$500K

27.4%433

$500K–$1M

6%95

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

492

$1,000–$1,250

154

Year Built

2010–2019

12.1%289

2000–2009

38.3%917

1990–1999

10.9%261

1980–1989

7.9%190

1970–1979

13.2%316

1960–1969

8.9%214

1950–1959

6%143

1940–1949

2%49

1939 or earlier

0.5%13

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.8%1,392

Utility Gas

38%899

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%65

Wood

0.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,000

Mean Household Incomei

$77,043

Per Capita Incomei

$30,992

Poverty Ratei

17.9%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

3,132

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%176

$10K–$15K

2.7%65

$15K–$20K

4.6%109

$20K–$25K

8.2%195

$25K–$30K

1.4%33

$30K–$35K

2.1%50

$35K–$40K

9%213

$40K–$45K

9.6%227

$45K–$50K

2.1%49

$50K–$60K

6.3%150

$60K–$75K

6.5%154

$75K–$100K

12.7%301

$100K–$125K

6.7%158

$125K–$150K

5.4%127

$150K–$200K

11.4%270

$200K+

3.8%89

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

208

Residentsi

338

Avg. Tenant Renti

$330/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

58 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers88 homes68% occupied$374/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8120 homes87% occupied$298/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

91%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.1% of subsidized households are minority

21.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.8% 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

1111.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

346(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured