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.

Neosho, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,224

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.7%9,215

Hispanic/Latino

13.9%1,839

Two or More

9.6%1,271

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

5.2%683

Black

0.9%125

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%55

Asian

0.3%36

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%513

High School Diploma

28.4%2,378

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%553

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%1,116

Associate's Degree

8%665

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%1,165

Master's Degree

6.5%543

Professional Degree

0.8%67

Doctorate

0.5%40

HS or Higher

84.2%

BA or Higher

21.7%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,400

Median Renti

$745

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.5%2,888

Renter-Occupied

38.5%1,811

Total Units

5,239

Homeownership

61.5%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%177

$50K–$100K

14.7%424

$100K–$150K

22.7%655

$150K–$200K

20.2%584

$200K–$300K

24%694

$300K–$500K

9.6%277

$500K–$1M

0.3%9

$1M+

2.4%68

Rent Distribution

Under $500

233

$500–$750

671

$750–$1,000

296

$1,000–$1,250

470

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%18

2010–2019

7.7%403

2000–2009

13.9%730

1990–1999

6.1%317

1980–1989

8.3%437

1970–1979

18.8%985

1960–1969

9.3%486

1950–1959

15.9%833

1940–1949

8.1%422

1939 or earlier

11.6%608

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.6%2,333

Electricity

47.1%2,212

Wood

1.4%68

Bottled/LP Gas

1%49

No Fuel

0.8%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,891

Mean Household Incomei

$71,932

Per Capita Incomei

$26,440

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

6,159

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%208

$10K–$15K

3.1%148

$15K–$20K

3.8%179

$20K–$25K

3.4%162

$25K–$30K

6.1%285

$30K–$35K

6.7%314

$35K–$40K

4.3%201

$40K–$45K

5.3%250

$45K–$50K

6.1%285

$50K–$60K

9.3%439

$60K–$75K

11.7%552

$75K–$100K

10.8%506

$100K–$125K

8.6%402

$125K–$150K

6.1%285

$150K–$200K

8.8%415

$200K+

1.4%68

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

210

Residentsi

311

Avg. Tenant Renti

$376/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing80 homes99% occupied$387/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers80 homes75% occupied$352/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 850 homes98% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,891/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

61.5%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

32%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

6.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

66.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.6% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55% 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

1,35010.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

666

Mexico

134

Germany

Philippines

India

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,775

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,881

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

628(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.5%Insured

16.5%Uninsured