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.

Elmo, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

217

Median Agei

33.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.4%157

Other

27.6%60

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%10

High School Diploma

44.4%60

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%8

Some College (1+ yr)

6.7%9

Associate's Degree

14.1%19

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%18

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

13.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$75,000

Median Renti

$628

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.2%60

Renter-Occupied

36.8%35

Total Units

114

Homeownership

63.2%

Vacancy Rate

16.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

31.7%19

$50K–$100K

46.7%28

$100K–$150K

11.7%7

$200K–$300K

10%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

7%8

2000–2009

1.8%2

1970–1979

15.8%18

1960–1969

11.4%13

1950–1959

7%8

1940–1949

8.8%10

1939 or earlier

48.2%55

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

40%38

Electricity

30.5%29

Fuel Oil

21.1%20

Other

7.4%7

Utility Gas

1.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,688

Mean Household Incomei

$73,775

Per Capita Incomei

$27,105

Poverty Ratei

11.1%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

107

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.5%9

$10K–$15K

7.4%7

$15K–$20K

1.1%1

$20K–$25K

2.1%2

$25K–$30K

3.2%3

$35K–$40K

2.1%2

$40K–$45K

1.1%1

$45K–$50K

1.1%1

$50K–$60K

10.5%10

$60K–$75K

24.2%23

$75K–$100K

10.5%10

$100K–$125K

2.1%2

$125K–$150K

24.2%23

$150K–$200K

1.1%1

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

11(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured