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.

Lilbourn, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

905

Median Agei

31.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.1%607

Black

21.4%194

Two or More

10.3%93

Other

1%9

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%17

High School Diploma

36.5%187

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%37

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%55

Associate's Degree

10.3%53

Bachelor's Degree

1.6%8

Master's Degree

1.6%8

Professional Degree

4.5%23

HS or Higher

75.6%

BA or Higher

7.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$57,300

Median Renti

$646

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%166

Renter-Occupied

46.6%145

Total Units

428

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

27.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

38.6%64

$50K–$100K

41.6%69

$100K–$150K

8.4%14

$150K–$200K

1.2%2

$200K–$300K

10.2%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

6.1%26

1990–1999

3.3%14

1980–1989

24.5%105

1970–1979

31.8%136

1960–1969

15.2%65

1950–1959

12.1%52

1940–1949

4.9%21

1939 or earlier

2.1%9

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.1%165

Utility Gas

44.1%137

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,625

Mean Household Incomei

$53,423

Per Capita Incomei

$19,013

Poverty Ratei

32.2%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

359

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

15.8%49

$10K–$15K

6.8%21

$15K–$20K

4.8%15

$25K–$30K

6.8%21

$30K–$35K

13.5%42

$35K–$40K

1.6%5

$40K–$45K

10%31

$45K–$50K

1.9%6

$50K–$60K

6.8%21

$60K–$75K

6.8%21

$75K–$100K

5.8%18

$100K–$125K

8%25

$125K–$150K

7.7%24

$150K–$200K

3.9%12

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

$196/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 833 homes75% occupied$196/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,625/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

93%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68% of subsidized households are minority

10% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

14% 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

59(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.9%Insured

14.1%Uninsured