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.

Caruthersville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,326

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.1%3,523

Black

26.9%1,435

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%182

Two or More

2.5%132

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%22

Asian

0.4%19

Other

0.2%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.8%345

High School Diploma

38.5%1,362

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%148

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%434

Associate's Degree

6%211

Bachelor's Degree

9%319

Master's Degree

2.3%80

Professional Degree

0.7%26

HS or Higher

82.7%

BA or Higher

12%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$107,700

Median Renti

$801

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.6%1,083

Renter-Occupied

52.4%1,193

Total Units

2,640

Homeownership

47.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.7%159

$50K–$100K

33.1%358

$100K–$150K

11.8%128

$150K–$200K

10.1%109

$200K–$300K

12.5%135

$300K–$500K

13.5%146

$500K–$1M

3%33

$1M+

1.4%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

228

$500–$750

261

$750–$1,000

405

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.8%153

2000–2009

6.2%163

1990–1999

8.5%225

1980–1989

8.9%234

1970–1979

20.8%550

1960–1969

18%474

1950–1959

15.1%398

1940–1949

7.3%193

1939 or earlier

9.5%250

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.2%1,370

Electricity

37.3%848

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%52

No Fuel

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,652

Mean Household Incomei

$55,801

Per Capita Incomei

$24,135

Poverty Ratei

30.7%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

2,138

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.8%291

$10K–$15K

7.4%168

$15K–$20K

7.5%171

$20K–$25K

9.4%215

$25K–$30K

4.9%111

$30K–$35K

9%205

$35K–$40K

6.2%140

$40K–$45K

3.5%80

$45K–$50K

3.2%72

$50K–$60K

4.8%110

$60K–$75K

6%136

$75K–$100K

10.1%231

$100K–$125K

5.2%119

$125K–$150K

1.7%39

$150K–$200K

3.8%86

$200K+

4.5%102

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

556

Residentsi

1,085

Avg. Tenant Renti

$282/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing304 homes98% occupied$283/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers136 homes64% occupied$323/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8116 homes93% occupied$233/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $34,652/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

76.4%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

17.3%

Low income$17K–$28K/yr

4.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $28K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

74.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.6% of subsidized households are minority

19.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

641.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

294(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.9%Insured

15.1%Uninsured