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.

Warrensburg, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,582

Median Agei

24.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79%15,470

Black

6.4%1,247

Hispanic/Latino

5.6%1,103

Two or More

5%979

Asian

3%588

Other

0.9%177

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%445

High School Diploma

18.8%1,815

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%572

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%1,112

Associate's Degree

15.6%1,504

Bachelor's Degree

23.3%2,249

Master's Degree

9.4%904

Professional Degree

2.1%203

Doctorate

3.1%298

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

37.8%

Graduate+

14.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$145,400

Median Renti

$775

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.1%299

Renter-Occupied

23.9%94

Total Units

463

Homeownership

76.1%

Vacancy Rate

15.1%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,719

Mean Household Incomei

$84,133

Per Capita Incomei

$36,679

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

431

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%18

$10K–$15K

4.3%17

$15K–$20K

5.9%23

$20K–$25K

1.5%6

$25K–$30K

1%4

$30K–$35K

9.2%36

$35K–$40K

2%8

$40K–$45K

1.8%7

$45K–$50K

7.1%28

$50K–$60K

5.6%22

$60K–$75K

3.8%15

$75K–$100K

17.8%70

$100K–$125K

10.9%43

$125K–$150K

12%47

$150K–$200K

7.1%28

$200K+

5.3%21

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

113(15% of civilian adults)