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.

Hayti, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,090

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

48%1,004

White

46.7%975

Two or More

4.9%102

Asian

0.3%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%114

High School Diploma

52.1%698

Some College (<1 yr)

10.8%145

Some College (1+ yr)

5.3%71

Associate's Degree

2.8%38

Bachelor's Degree

3.1%42

Master's Degree

2.8%38

Doctorate

0.4%6

HS or Higher

85.9%

BA or Higher

6.4%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$70,400

Median Renti

$660

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.2%476

Renter-Occupied

51.8%512

Total Units

1,146

Homeownership

48.2%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

30.3%144

$50K–$100K

55.5%264

$100K–$150K

14.3%68

Rent Distribution

Under $500

173

$500–$750

195

$750–$1,000

100

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%15

2000–2009

8%92

1990–1999

5.6%64

1980–1989

17.2%197

1970–1979

21.1%242

1960–1969

9.3%107

1950–1959

18.8%216

1940–1949

8.5%97

1939 or earlier

10.1%116

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62%613

Electricity

36.5%361

Wood

0.8%8

Fuel Oil

0.5%5

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$24,881

Mean Household Incomei

$40,794

Per Capita Incomei

$17,744

Poverty Ratei

42.1%

Unemploymenti

10.5%

Labor Forcei

836

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

16.9%167

$10K–$15K

15.6%154

$15K–$20K

7.4%73

$20K–$25K

10.6%105

$25K–$30K

7.7%76

$30K–$35K

1.5%15

$35K–$40K

0.6%6

$40K–$45K

3.9%39

$50K–$60K

9.2%91

$60K–$75K

14.7%145

$75K–$100K

3.4%34

$100K–$125K

1.4%14

$125K–$150K

6.4%63

$150K–$200K

0.6%6

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

334

Residentsi

601

Avg. Tenant Renti

$288/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing166 homes96% occupied$319/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers55 homes64% occupied$343/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8111 homes92% occupied$214/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $24,881/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $7K/yr

77%

Very low income$7K–$12K/yr

14.7%

Low income$12K–$20K/yr

6.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $20K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.8% of subsidized households are minority

19.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

24.3% 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

70.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

58(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured