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.

Cooter, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

285

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.6%264

Two or More

5.6%16

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.4%25

High School Diploma

47%95

Some College (<1 yr)

2.5%5

Some College (1+ yr)

1.5%3

Associate's Degree

13.4%27

Bachelor's Degree

2.5%5

Master's Degree

4.5%9

HS or Higher

83.7%

BA or Higher

6.9%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$73,900

Median Renti

$663

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65%91

Renter-Occupied

35%49

Total Units

160

Homeownership

65%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

44%40

$50K–$100K

27.5%25

$100K–$150K

24.2%22

$150K–$200K

4.4%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%4

2000–2009

9.4%15

1990–1999

17.5%28

1980–1989

10.6%17

1970–1979

13.8%22

1960–1969

3.1%5

1950–1959

18.1%29

1940–1949

17.5%28

1939 or earlier

7.5%12

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.4%72

Utility Gas

46.4%65

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,250

Mean Household Incomei

$120,884

Per Capita Incomei

$64,735

Poverty Ratei

18.6%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

127

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%1

$10K–$15K

4.3%6

$15K–$20K

9.3%13

$20K–$25K

10%14

$25K–$30K

11.4%16

$30K–$35K

5%7

$35K–$40K

5%7

$40K–$45K

3.6%5

$45K–$50K

1.4%2

$50K–$60K

15.7%22

$60K–$75K

9.3%13

$75K–$100K

9.3%13

$100K–$125K

2.9%4

$125K–$150K

1.4%2

$150K–$200K

5%7

$200K+

5.7%8

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

51.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.6%Insured

14.4%Uninsured