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.

Meta, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

115

Median Agei

58.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.9%108

Two or More

6.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%5

High School Diploma

49.1%53

Some College (<1 yr)

12%13

Some College (1+ yr)

1.9%2

Associate's Degree

4.6%5

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%12

Doctorate

2.8%3

HS or Higher

86.1%

BA or Higher

13.9%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$96,900

Median Renti

$544

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%57

Renter-Occupied

26%20

Total Units

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%2

$50K–$100K

50.9%29

$100K–$150K

15.8%9

$150K–$200K

15.8%9

$200K–$300K

10.5%6

$300K–$500K

3.5%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

2.4%2

1980–1989

1.2%1

1970–1979

19.5%16

1960–1969

15.9%13

1950–1959

14.6%12

1940–1949

6.1%5

1939 or earlier

40.2%33

Heating Fuel

Electricity

44.2%34

Bottled/LP Gas

39%30

Wood

14.3%11

Fuel Oil

2.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,708

Mean Household Incomei

$54,036

Per Capita Incomei

$35,803

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

7.8%6

$15K–$20K

7.8%6

$20K–$25K

16.9%13

$25K–$30K

11.7%9

$30K–$35K

2.6%2

$35K–$40K

1.3%1

$40K–$45K

9.1%7

$45K–$50K

5.2%4

$50K–$60K

3.9%3

$60K–$75K

5.2%4

$75K–$100K

16.9%13

$100K–$125K

6.5%5

$125K–$150K

2.6%2

$150K–$200K

1.3%1

$200K+

1.3%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

14(12.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured