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.

Wardell, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

445

Median Agei

54.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.6%390

Two or More

11%49

Black

1.1%5

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%11

High School Diploma

48.8%179

Some College (<1 yr)

1.4%5

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%42

Associate's Degree

3.5%13

Bachelor's Degree

7.4%27

Master's Degree

3.5%13

Professional Degree

1.4%5

HS or Higher

80.4%

BA or Higher

12.3%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$54,300

Median Renti

$563

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.8%153

Renter-Occupied

18.2%34

Total Units

205

Homeownership

81.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

43.8%67

$50K–$100K

45.8%70

$100K–$150K

7.2%11

$200K–$300K

0.7%1

$300K–$500K

2.6%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2.9%6

2000–2009

3.9%8

1990–1999

8.3%17

1980–1989

6.8%14

1970–1979

16.1%33

1960–1969

5.9%12

1950–1959

14.6%30

1940–1949

20.5%42

1939 or earlier

21%43

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.3%109

Electricity

26.7%50

Bottled/LP Gas

10.7%20

Fuel Oil

4.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,250

Mean Household Incomei

$63,018

Per Capita Incomei

$26,261

Poverty Ratei

42.9%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

150

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%11

$10K–$15K

14.4%27

$15K–$20K

6.4%12

$20K–$25K

5.9%11

$30K–$35K

11.2%21

$35K–$40K

5.3%10

$40K–$45K

10.2%19

$45K–$50K

1.1%2

$50K–$60K

7%13

$60K–$75K

4.8%9

$75K–$100K

4.3%8

$100K–$125K

11.2%21

$125K–$150K

2.1%4

$150K–$200K

7.5%14

$200K+

2.7%5

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$331/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing29 homes93% occupied$331/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

50%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

23%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

19%

Moderate / aboveOver $32K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

58% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

147

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

149

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

40(10.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured