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.

Saginaw, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,970

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.3%11,303

Hispanic/Latino

38%9,479

Black

10.5%2,626

Asian

3.2%794

Two or More

2.9%725

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%26

Other

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%543

High School Diploma

24.9%4,072

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%917

Some College (1+ yr)

20%3,268

Associate's Degree

12.4%2,018

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%2,905

Master's Degree

5.7%927

Professional Degree

1.2%196

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

24.7%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$298,500

Median Renti

$1,776

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.3%6,165

Renter-Occupied

31.7%2,860

Total Units

9,200

Homeownership

68.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

113

$1,000–$1,250

296

$1,250–$1,500

377

$1,500–$2,000

847

$2,000+

947

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%266

2010–2019

17.5%1,611

2000–2009

29.9%2,754

1990–1999

14.1%1,299

1980–1989

11%1,008

1970–1979

15.5%1,422

1960–1969

5.3%489

1950–1959

3.2%294

1940–1949

0.6%57

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.7%6,474

Utility Gas

25.2%2,272

No Fuel

2.1%190

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%47

Solar

0.5%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,276

Mean Household Incomei

$111,019

Per Capita Incomei

$41,029

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

13,935

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,4359.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,300

Guatemala

Canada

Germany

Philippines

United Kingdom

China

Korea

Workforce

Total Employed

13,282

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,596(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured