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.

Parnell, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

189

Median Agei

32.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.1%157

Two or More

12.2%23

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%8

Asian

0.5%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%11

High School Diploma

44.7%51

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%12

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%18

Associate's Degree

3.5%4

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%12

Master's Degree

2.6%3

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

13.2%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$53,800

Median Renti

$391

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.1%45

Renter-Occupied

48.9%43

Total Units

111

Homeownership

51.1%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

46.7%21

$50K–$100K

26.7%12

$100K–$150K

17.8%8

$150K–$200K

2.2%1

$200K–$300K

4.4%2

$500K–$1M

2.2%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%2

2000–2009

0.9%1

1990–1999

5.4%6

1980–1989

15.3%17

1970–1979

18%20

1960–1969

5.4%6

1950–1959

7.2%8

1940–1949

6.3%7

1939 or earlier

39.6%44

Heating Fuel

Electricity

45.5%40

Bottled/LP Gas

21.6%19

Other

13.6%12

Wood

11.4%10

Utility Gas

8%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,591

Mean Household Incomei

$50,961

Per Capita Incomei

$22,746

Poverty Ratei

23.3%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

21.6%19

$15K–$20K

2.3%2

$25K–$30K

6.8%6

$30K–$35K

5.7%5

$35K–$40K

5.7%5

$40K–$45K

14.8%13

$50K–$60K

10.2%9

$60K–$75K

11.4%10

$75K–$100K

9.1%8

$100K–$125K

10.2%9

$150K–$200K

2.3%2

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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

24.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured