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.

Higginsville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,781

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.3%3,984

Two or More

7.2%343

Black

4.4%209

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%201

Asian

0.5%24

Other

0.4%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%234

High School Diploma

29.1%1,120

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%220

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%349

Associate's Degree

8.2%315

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%730

Master's Degree

8.9%343

Doctorate

2.1%80

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

29.9%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,100

Median Renti

$980

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.5%1,479

Renter-Occupied

25.5%507

Total Units

2,331

Homeownership

74.5%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%72

$50K–$100K

16.7%247

$100K–$150K

21.1%312

$150K–$200K

24.7%365

$200K–$300K

23.3%344

$300K–$500K

8.1%120

$1M+

1.3%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

130

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%19

2010–2019

2.1%49

2000–2009

8.9%208

1990–1999

7.6%176

1980–1989

11.2%262

1970–1979

19.1%446

1960–1969

16.7%390

1950–1959

10.3%239

1940–1949

11.1%259

1939 or earlier

12.1%283

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.2%1,414

Electricity

22.5%447

Solar

3.4%67

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%44

No Fuel

0.7%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,033

Mean Household Incomei

$82,506

Per Capita Incomei

$36,743

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

2,795

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%19

$10K–$15K

2.6%51

$15K–$20K

1.2%24

$20K–$25K

3.5%70

$25K–$30K

5.6%111

$30K–$35K

2.9%57

$35K–$40K

1.2%23

$40K–$45K

6.3%126

$45K–$50K

4.7%94

$50K–$60K

11%218

$60K–$75K

6.2%123

$75K–$100K

21.8%432

$100K–$125K

12.7%252

$125K–$150K

12%238

$150K–$200K

7%139

$200K+

0.5%9

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

187

Residentsi

198

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing74 homes99% occupied$439/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers104 homes52% occupied$413/mo rent

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

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,033/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

71.8%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

24%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

4.2%

Who Receives This Housing

77.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.7% of subsidized households are minority

37.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.6% 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

2164.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

103

Mexico

China

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

391(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.8%Insured

10.2%Uninsured