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.

Wilson City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

Median Agei

54.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

64.6%51

Two or More

35.4%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

56.5%35

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%6

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%7

Master's Degree

8.1%5

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$61,200

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.1%41

Renter-Occupied

10.9%5

Total Units

Homeownership

89.1%

Vacancy Rate

25.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

29.3%12

$50K–$100K

70.7%29

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

11.3%7

2010–2019

1.6%1

2000–2009

21%13

1990–1999

1.6%1

1970–1979

9.7%6

1960–1969

4.8%3

1950–1959

12.9%8

1940–1949

24.2%15

1939 or earlier

12.9%8

Heating Fuel

Electricity

52.2%24

Bottled/LP Gas

39.1%18

Utility Gas

6.5%3

Wood

2.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$52,885

Per Capita Incomei

$25,429

Poverty Ratei

43%

Unemploymenti

12.1%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

19.6%9

$15K–$20K

15.2%7

$20K–$25K

4.3%2

$25K–$30K

2.2%1

$30K–$35K

15.2%7

$45K–$50K

6.5%3

$50K–$60K

6.5%3

$60K–$75K

2.2%1

$100K–$125K

28.3%13

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

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

34.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured