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.

Portageville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,825

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.5%1,878

Two or More

17.6%498

Black

12.3%348

Hispanic/Latino

3%85

Other

0.4%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%103

High School Diploma

36%695

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%92

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%211

Associate's Degree

9.4%182

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%190

Master's Degree

9.2%178

HS or Higher

85.5%

BA or Higher

19%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,400

Median Renti

$764

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.2%724

Renter-Occupied

39.8%479

Total Units

1,423

Homeownership

60.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%38

$50K–$100K

19.3%140

$100K–$150K

24.3%176

$150K–$200K

22.7%164

$200K–$300K

12.6%91

$300K–$500K

8.3%60

$500K–$1M

7.6%55

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

148

$750–$1,000

119

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%22

2010–2019

1.5%22

2000–2009

6.1%87

1990–1999

11.8%168

1980–1989

8.4%120

1970–1979

31.3%445

1960–1969

8%114

1950–1959

14.6%208

1940–1949

3.9%56

1939 or earlier

12.7%181

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.4%642

Electricity

46.6%561

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,279

Mean Household Incomei

$73,537

Per Capita Incomei

$30,571

Poverty Ratei

17%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,373

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.1%110

$10K–$15K

7.4%89

$15K–$20K

4.4%53

$20K–$25K

7.5%90

$25K–$30K

6.5%78

$30K–$35K

4.1%49

$35K–$40K

5.3%64

$40K–$45K

2.3%28

$45K–$50K

2.1%25

$50K–$60K

7.8%94

$60K–$75K

8.2%99

$75K–$100K

11.6%139

$100K–$125K

9.6%115

$125K–$150K

3.8%46

$150K–$200K

8.3%100

$200K+

2%24

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

189

Residentsi

310

Avg. Tenant Renti

$195/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing119 homes98% occupied$223/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes88% occupied

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

Section 8 NC/SR64 homes89% occupied$142/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,279/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

53.7%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

22.9%

Who Receives This Housing

80.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67.2% of subsidized households are minority

21.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

331.2%

Top Countries

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

82(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.2%Insured

10.8%Uninsured