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.

Noel, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,913

Median Agei

28.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

38.1%728

White

26.3%503

Black

22.6%433

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

7.3%139

Two or More

5.2%100

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%56

High School Diploma

27%281

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%43

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%96

Associate's Degree

6.1%63

Bachelor's Degree

11.9%124

Master's Degree

2%21

Professional Degree

0.9%9

HS or Higher

66.7%

BA or Higher

14.8%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$122,400

Median Renti

$641

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

30.9%200

Renter-Occupied

69.1%447

Total Units

757

Homeownership

30.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%9

$50K–$100K

28%56

$100K–$150K

36.5%73

$150K–$200K

8%16

$200K–$300K

15.5%31

$300K–$500K

2.5%5

$1M+

5%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

144

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

9.8%74

2000–2009

10.7%81

1990–1999

12.9%98

1980–1989

11%83

1970–1979

22.1%167

1960–1969

7.4%56

1950–1959

13.1%99

1940–1949

3.4%26

1939 or earlier

9.6%73

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.1%402

Utility Gas

33.2%215

Wood

4.2%27

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,483

Mean Household Incomei

$52,628

Per Capita Incomei

$17,784

Poverty Ratei

26.9%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

804

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%21

$10K–$15K

3.9%25

$15K–$20K

8.8%57

$20K–$25K

7.9%51

$25K–$30K

8.3%54

$30K–$35K

10%65

$35K–$40K

3.9%25

$40K–$45K

8.8%57

$45K–$50K

3.4%22

$50K–$60K

2%13

$60K–$75K

20.2%131

$75K–$100K

12.1%78

$100K–$125K

3.7%24

$150K–$200K

2.8%18

$200K+

0.9%6

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

101

Residentsi

213

Avg. Tenant Renti

$401/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes100% occupied$401/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,483/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

38%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

24%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

28%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

57% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% 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

66034.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

218

Guatemala

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

37(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.6%Insured

14.4%Uninsured