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.

Gideon, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

662

Median Agei

46.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.2%584

Two or More

9.1%60

Black

1.8%12

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.6%65

High School Diploma

41.9%200

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%14

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%54

Associate's Degree

6.5%31

Bachelor's Degree

3.1%15

Master's Degree

3.8%18

Professional Degree

0.4%2

HS or Higher

83.6%

BA or Higher

7.3%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$55,500

Median Renti

$489

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.7%180

Renter-Occupied

33.3%90

Total Units

364

Homeownership

66.7%

Vacancy Rate

25.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

43.3%78

$50K–$100K

42.2%76

$100K–$150K

10.6%19

$150K–$200K

2.8%5

$200K–$300K

1.1%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%1

2010–2019

0.8%3

2000–2009

3.8%14

1990–1999

9.1%33

1980–1989

9.1%33

1970–1979

13.5%49

1960–1969

14%51

1950–1959

18.1%66

1940–1949

14.8%54

1939 or earlier

16.5%60

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.6%215

Electricity

20.4%55

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,538

Mean Household Incomei

$53,267

Per Capita Incomei

$21,540

Poverty Ratei

24%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

258

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%12

$10K–$15K

5.9%16

$15K–$20K

19.6%53

$20K–$25K

4.1%11

$25K–$30K

7.4%20

$30K–$35K

0.7%2

$35K–$40K

4.8%13

$40K–$45K

6.3%17

$45K–$50K

4.1%11

$50K–$60K

4.1%11

$60K–$75K

11.1%30

$75K–$100K

12.2%33

$100K–$125K

7.4%20

$125K–$150K

5.6%15

$150K–$200K

2.2%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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$394/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing34 homes94% occupied$394/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,538/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

47%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

25%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

19%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3% of subsidized households are minority

23% 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%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.9%Insured

14.1%Uninsured