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.

Purdin, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

Median Agei

55.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

100%69

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%4

High School Diploma

46.2%24

Some College (<1 yr)

17.3%9

Some College (1+ yr)

5.8%3

Associate's Degree

3.8%2

HS or Higher

80.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$43,800

Median Renti

$281

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%23

Renter-Occupied

41%16

Total Units

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

32.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

60.9%14

$50K–$100K

17.4%4

$100K–$150K

13%3

$300K–$500K

8.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

3.4%2

1990–1999

19%11

1980–1989

5.2%3

1970–1979

3.4%2

1960–1969

12.1%7

1950–1959

13.8%8

1940–1949

5.2%3

1939 or earlier

37.9%22

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

53.8%21

Electricity

35.9%14

Wood

10.3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$31,250

Mean Household Incomei

$38,633

Per Capita Incomei

$23,586

Poverty Ratei

23.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%3

$10K–$15K

7.7%3

$15K–$20K

17.9%7

$20K–$25K

12.8%5

$25K–$30K

2.6%1

$30K–$35K

5.1%2

$35K–$40K

7.7%3

$40K–$45K

12.8%5

$50K–$60K

2.6%1

$60K–$75K

7.7%3

$75K–$100K

10.3%4

$100K–$125K

5.1%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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured