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.

Chilhowee, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

232

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%216

Two or More

4.3%10

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%10

High School Diploma

37%61

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%6

Some College (1+ yr)

24.8%41

Associate's Degree

2.4%4

Bachelor's Degree

5.5%9

Master's Degree

3%5

Professional Degree

1.2%2

HS or Higher

83.6%

BA or Higher

9.7%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

—

Median Renti

$725

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.1%75

Renter-Occupied

29.9%32

Total Units

145

Homeownership

70.1%

Vacancy Rate

26.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

12%9

$50K–$100K

28%21

$100K–$150K

12%9

$150K–$200K

1.3%1

$200K–$300K

28%21

$300K–$500K

4%3

$500K–$1M

8%6

$1M+

6.7%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

15.2%22

2010–2019

3.4%5

2000–2009

1.4%2

1990–1999

4.1%6

1980–1989

13.1%19

1970–1979

11%16

1960–1969

4.8%7

1950–1959

19.3%28

1939 or earlier

27.6%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.8%64

Bottled/LP Gas

39.3%42

Wood

0.9%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,458

Mean Household Incomei

$60,395

Per Capita Incomei

$28,044

Poverty Ratei

25.4%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

120

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%10

$10K–$15K

6.5%7

$15K–$20K

4.7%5

$20K–$25K

7.5%8

$25K–$30K

7.5%8

$30K–$35K

3.7%4

$40K–$45K

1.9%2

$45K–$50K

4.7%5

$50K–$60K

7.5%8

$60K–$75K

15.9%17

$75K–$100K

6.5%7

$100K–$125K

21.5%23

$125K–$150K

2.8%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 Vouchers2 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%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

9(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured