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.

La Belle, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

775

Median Agei

27.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%728

Black

3%23

Two or More

2.5%19

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%27

High School Diploma

47.9%202

Some College (<1 yr)

10.7%45

Some College (1+ yr)

3.8%16

Associate's Degree

3.1%13

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%27

Master's Degree

0.5%2

HS or Higher

78.7%

BA or Higher

6.9%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$79,400

Median Renti

$400

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%135

Renter-Occupied

28.6%54

Total Units

279

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

32.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

40.7%55

$50K–$100K

32.6%44

$100K–$150K

8.9%12

$200K–$300K

14.1%19

$300K–$500K

3.7%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%1

2000–2009

3.9%11

1990–1999

0.4%1

1980–1989

3.9%11

1970–1979

12.9%36

1960–1969

20.1%56

1950–1959

17.9%50

1940–1949

10.4%29

1939 or earlier

30.1%84

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.8%113

Electricity

33.3%63

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$36,688

Mean Household Incomei

$46,413

Per Capita Incomei

$13,820

Poverty Ratei

39.6%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

302

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.6%22

$10K–$15K

14.3%27

$15K–$20K

3.2%6

$20K–$25K

7.4%14

$25K–$30K

5.3%10

$30K–$35K

1.1%2

$35K–$40K

10.6%20

$40K–$45K

4.2%8

$45K–$50K

1.6%3

$50K–$60K

7.4%14

$60K–$75K

11.6%22

$75K–$100K

11.6%22

$100K–$125K

8.5%16

$200K+

1.6%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 Vouchers3 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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

260

Avg. Commutei

21.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

300

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(2.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.3%Insured

19.7%Uninsured