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.

Lewistown, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

343

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.5%338

Two or More

0.9%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%6

High School Diploma

62.7%153

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%19

Some College (1+ yr)

6.1%15

Associate's Degree

4.1%10

Bachelor's Degree

9.4%23

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$79,000

Median Renti

$675

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.6%95

Renter-Occupied

23.4%29

Total Units

201

Homeownership

76.6%

Vacancy Rate

38.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

33.7%32

$50K–$100K

26.3%25

$100K–$150K

18.9%18

$150K–$200K

11.6%11

$200K–$300K

8.4%8

$1M+

1.1%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%5

2010–2019

1.5%3

2000–2009

5%10

1990–1999

4%8

1980–1989

2.5%5

1970–1979

20.4%41

1960–1969

28.9%58

1950–1959

11.4%23

1940–1949

4%8

1939 or earlier

19.9%40

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.3%71

Electricity

28.2%35

Bottled/LP Gas

12.1%15

Wood

2.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,833

Mean Household Incomei

$57,415

Per Capita Incomei

$21,906

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

144

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%5

$10K–$15K

7.3%9

$15K–$20K

4%5

$20K–$25K

4%5

$30K–$35K

3.2%4

$35K–$40K

8.1%10

$40K–$45K

18.5%23

$45K–$50K

4.8%6

$50K–$60K

3.2%4

$60K–$75K

6.5%8

$75K–$100K

29%36

$100K–$125K

4.8%6

$125K–$150K

0.8%1

$150K–$200K

1.6%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured