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.

East Prairie, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,902

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.2%2,646

Two or More

7.7%223

Black

1.1%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%137

High School Diploma

34.9%651

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%124

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%159

Associate's Degree

4.6%85

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%207

Master's Degree

1.1%21

Professional Degree

1.3%25

HS or Higher

75.5%

BA or Higher

13.6%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$68,400

Median Renti

$750

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.5%617

Renter-Occupied

52.5%681

Total Units

1,504

Homeownership

47.5%

Vacancy Rate

13.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

35.7%220

$50K–$100K

32.6%201

$100K–$150K

18%111

$150K–$200K

7.3%45

$200K–$300K

3.6%22

$500K–$1M

2.9%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

132

$500–$750

206

$750–$1,000

144

$1,000–$1,250

181

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.9%59

2000–2009

5.7%85

1990–1999

9.1%137

1980–1989

10.4%156

1970–1979

19.7%296

1960–1969

20.2%304

1950–1959

9%135

1940–1949

14.9%224

1939 or earlier

7.2%108

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.2%703

Electricity

45.5%590

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,637

Mean Household Incomei

$49,835

Per Capita Incomei

$21,823

Poverty Ratei

21%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

1,201

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%70

$10K–$15K

7.7%100

$15K–$20K

5.4%70

$20K–$25K

13.8%179

$25K–$30K

6.9%89

$30K–$35K

11.6%150

$35K–$40K

6.1%79

$40K–$45K

2%26

$45K–$50K

3.5%46

$50K–$60K

7.2%94

$60K–$75K

5.1%66

$75K–$100K

14.8%192

$100K–$125K

7.6%99

$125K–$150K

0.7%9

$150K–$200K

1.8%24

$200K+

0.4%5

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

206

Residentsi

378

Avg. Tenant Renti

$229/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing120 homes99% occupied$229/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes85% occupied$236/mo rent

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

Section 8 NC/SR66 homes92% occupied$226/mo rent

LIHTC70 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $34,637/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

45.2%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

33.8%

Who Receives This Housing

70.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.6% of subsidized households are minority

14.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

157(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.6%Insured

16.4%Uninsured