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.

Risco, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

288

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.8%247

Two or More

12.8%37

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%11

High School Diploma

56%108

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%10

Some College (1+ yr)

13%25

Associate's Degree

3.6%7

Bachelor's Degree

4.1%8

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$62,300

Median Renti

$696

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.6%99

Renter-Occupied

21.4%27

Total Units

153

Homeownership

78.6%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

45.5%45

$50K–$100K

24.2%24

$100K–$150K

13.1%13

$150K–$200K

9.1%9

$200K–$300K

8.1%8

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2%3

2000–2009

1.3%2

1990–1999

7.2%11

1980–1989

17.6%27

1970–1979

13.1%20

1960–1969

22.2%34

1950–1959

19.6%30

1940–1949

10.5%16

1939 or earlier

6.5%10

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

57.9%73

Electricity

37.3%47

Utility Gas

3.2%4

Solar

1.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,000

Mean Household Incomei

$57,679

Per Capita Incomei

$24,063

Poverty Ratei

25.3%

Unemploymenti

9.8%

Labor Forcei

123

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%5

$10K–$15K

4%5

$15K–$20K

8.7%11

$20K–$25K

5.6%7

$25K–$30K

2.4%3

$30K–$35K

5.6%7

$35K–$40K

7.9%10

$40K–$45K

9.5%12

$45K–$50K

5.6%7

$50K–$60K

11.1%14

$60K–$75K

14.3%18

$75K–$100K

8.7%11

$100K–$125K

0.8%1

$125K–$150K

5.6%7

$150K–$200K

6.3%8

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 Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

16(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured