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.

Eldon, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,556

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94%4,282

Hispanic/Latino

2%92

Two or More

1.9%85

Asian

1.7%77

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%11

Black

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%244

High School Diploma

33.2%1,119

Some College (<1 yr)

12.4%417

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%462

Associate's Degree

5.7%191

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%435

Master's Degree

3.8%129

Professional Degree

0.8%26

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

17.5%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,400

Median Renti

$822

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.5%1,360

Renter-Occupied

31.5%625

Total Units

2,303

Homeownership

68.5%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.2%316

$50K–$100K

12.3%167

$100K–$150K

12.4%168

$150K–$200K

15.8%215

$200K–$300K

20.7%282

$300K–$500K

14.8%201

$500K–$1M

0.4%5

$1M+

0.4%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

126

$750–$1,000

286

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%30

2010–2019

3.2%73

2000–2009

12.2%281

1990–1999

6%138

1980–1989

6.4%148

1970–1979

36.1%832

1960–1969

14.1%325

1950–1959

5.1%117

1940–1949

6.1%141

1939 or earlier

9.5%218

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.4%1,299

Utility Gas

31.3%622

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%38

Wood

1.3%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,684

Mean Household Incomei

$59,651

Per Capita Incomei

$26,767

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

2,170

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%132

$10K–$15K

5.7%113

$15K–$20K

10.8%214

$20K–$25K

2.5%50

$25K–$30K

2.4%47

$30K–$35K

8.5%168

$35K–$40K

7.9%156

$40K–$45K

9.9%197

$45K–$50K

2.4%48

$50K–$60K

4.4%87

$60K–$75K

8.4%166

$75K–$100K

14.3%284

$100K–$125K

7.4%147

$125K–$150K

2.4%48

$150K–$200K

3.8%76

$200K+

2.6%52

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

400.9%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

212(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.4%Insured

16.6%Uninsured