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.

Meadville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

480

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.7%464

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%9

Two or More

1%5

Asian

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%7

High School Diploma

53.5%152

Some College (<1 yr)

2.5%7

Some College (1+ yr)

8.1%23

Associate's Degree

8.1%23

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%26

Master's Degree

12.3%35

Professional Degree

2.5%7

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

23.9%

Graduate+

14.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$130,800

Median Renti

$610

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.4%125

Renter-Occupied

25.6%43

Total Units

199

Homeownership

74.4%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.6%22

$50K–$100K

16.8%21

$100K–$150K

24.8%31

$150K–$200K

12%15

$200K–$300K

25.6%32

$300K–$500K

2.4%3

$500K–$1M

0.8%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1%2

2000–2009

5%10

1990–1999

2%4

1980–1989

5.5%11

1970–1979

16.6%33

1960–1969

33.2%66

1950–1959

11.6%23

1940–1949

9.5%19

1939 or earlier

15.6%31

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.6%117

Electricity

20.2%34

Bottled/LP Gas

8.3%14

Wood

1.2%2

Other

0.6%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,571

Mean Household Incomei

$83,587

Per Capita Incomei

$28,903

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

235

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

1.2%2

$15K–$20K

3%5

$20K–$25K

4.8%8

$25K–$30K

3.6%6

$30K–$35K

6.5%11

$35K–$40K

7.1%12

$40K–$45K

3.6%6

$45K–$50K

7.1%12

$50K–$60K

6%10

$60K–$75K

11.9%20

$75K–$100K

19%32

$100K–$125K

7.7%13

$125K–$150K

3.6%6

$150K–$200K

13.7%23

$200K+

1.2%2

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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

81.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured