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.

Pickering, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

162

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.3%156

Two or More

3.1%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

18.2%20

High School Diploma

43.6%48

Some College (<1 yr)

1.8%2

Some College (1+ yr)

4.5%5

Associate's Degree

1.8%2

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%19

Master's Degree

7.3%8

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

24.5%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$102,500

Median Renti

$1,088

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.4%55

Renter-Occupied

23.6%17

Total Units

Homeownership

76.4%

Vacancy Rate

21.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

23.6%13

$50K–$100K

25.5%14

$100K–$150K

12.7%7

$150K–$200K

12.7%7

$200K–$300K

14.5%8

$300K–$500K

3.6%2

$500K–$1M

7.3%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

8.7%8

1990–1999

7.6%7

1970–1979

5.4%5

1960–1969

4.3%4

1950–1959

28.3%26

1940–1949

10.9%10

1939 or earlier

34.8%32

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.2%39

Utility Gas

20.8%15

Bottled/LP Gas

18.1%13

Wood

4.2%3

Other

2.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,250

Mean Household Incomei

$69,893

Per Capita Incomei

$29,199

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%3

$10K–$15K

5.6%4

$20K–$25K

5.6%4

$25K–$30K

1.4%1

$30K–$35K

4.2%3

$35K–$40K

13.9%10

$40K–$45K

8.3%6

$45K–$50K

1.4%1

$50K–$60K

5.6%4

$60K–$75K

6.9%5

$75K–$100K

19.4%14

$100K–$125K

15.3%11

$125K–$150K

1.4%1

$150K–$200K

6.9%5

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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured