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.

Southwest City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

992

Median Agei

28.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

66.6%661

White

25.2%250

Two or More

6.4%63

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.8%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%21

High School Diploma

39.3%220

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%24

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%46

Associate's Degree

4.1%23

Bachelor's Degree

2.1%12

Master's Degree

1.8%10

HS or Higher

63.6%

BA or Higher

3.9%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$91,100

Median Renti

$622

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.6%185

Renter-Occupied

44.4%148

Total Units

367

Homeownership

55.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.7%42

$50K–$100K

34.1%63

$100K–$150K

23.2%43

$150K–$200K

15.1%28

$200K–$300K

4.9%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%4

2000–2009

11.7%43

1990–1999

27.5%101

1980–1989

13.6%50

1970–1979

8.4%31

1960–1969

4.1%15

1950–1959

13.1%48

1940–1949

12%44

1939 or earlier

8.4%31

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.1%210

Utility Gas

32.7%109

Other

2.7%9

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,625

Mean Household Incomei

$92,471

Per Capita Incomei

$28,744

Poverty Ratei

15.5%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

481

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.2%24

$10K–$15K

6.9%23

$15K–$20K

10.2%34

$20K–$25K

4.5%15

$25K–$30K

3.6%12

$30K–$35K

5.7%19

$35K–$40K

9.3%31

$40K–$45K

3%10

$45K–$50K

1.2%4

$50K–$60K

5.4%18

$60K–$75K

8.7%29

$75K–$100K

12.3%41

$100K–$125K

5.7%19

$150K–$200K

10.2%34

$200K+

6%20

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$274/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing48 homes96% occupied$274/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,625/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

38%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

24%

Who Receives This Housing

57% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59% of subsidized households are minority

9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

16% 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

28228.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

202

Guatemala

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.3%Insured

21.7%Uninsured