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.

Steele, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,493

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.8%1,132

Two or More

14.1%211

Black

7.4%110

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%40

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%47

High School Diploma

38.7%389

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%66

Some College (1+ yr)

19.4%195

Associate's Degree

1.7%17

Bachelor's Degree

12.6%127

Master's Degree

4.8%48

Professional Degree

0.4%4

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,200

Median Renti

$707

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.4%307

Renter-Occupied

50.6%315

Total Units

798

Homeownership

49.4%

Vacancy Rate

22.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.6%54

$50K–$100K

9.4%29

$100K–$150K

30%92

$150K–$200K

18.9%58

$200K–$300K

20.5%63

$300K–$500K

3.6%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

4.3%34

2000–2009

6.6%53

1990–1999

15.8%126

1980–1989

9.9%79

1970–1979

21.4%171

1960–1969

15.3%122

1950–1959

12.3%98

1940–1949

10.9%87

1939 or earlier

3.5%28

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.7%415

Electricity

28.9%180

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,600

Mean Household Incomei

$76,891

Per Capita Incomei

$31,976

Poverty Ratei

23.3%

Unemploymenti

16%

Labor Forcei

736

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

18.6%116

$10K–$15K

3.7%23

$15K–$20K

7.7%48

$20K–$25K

2.4%15

$25K–$30K

1%6

$30K–$35K

3.5%22

$35K–$40K

7.2%45

$45K–$50K

2.1%13

$50K–$60K

10.1%63

$60K–$75K

3.4%21

$75K–$100K

7.2%45

$100K–$125K

12.7%79

$125K–$150K

7.9%49

$150K–$200K

6.9%43

$200K+

5.5%34

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

102

Residentsi

167

Avg. Tenant Renti

$326/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing94 homes100% occupied$326/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,600/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

61%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

26%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

75(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured