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.

Altenburg, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

426

Median Agei

41.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.8%387

Black

5.4%23

Two or More

3.5%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%1

High School Diploma

37.9%113

Some College (<1 yr)

4%12

Some College (1+ yr)

6.4%19

Associate's Degree

9.4%28

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%44

Master's Degree

8.1%24

Professional Degree

0.7%2

HS or Higher

81.5%

BA or Higher

23.5%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,400

Median Renti

$817

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.6%140

Renter-Occupied

11.4%18

Total Units

170

Homeownership

88.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%5

$50K–$100K

13.6%19

$100K–$150K

22.1%31

$150K–$200K

30.7%43

$200K–$300K

16.4%23

$300K–$500K

8.6%12

$500K–$1M

5%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%3

2010–2019

1.8%3

2000–2009

9.4%16

1990–1999

13.5%23

1980–1989

1.8%3

1970–1979

10.6%18

1960–1969

13.5%23

1950–1959

14.7%25

1940–1949

7.6%13

1939 or earlier

25.3%43

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.6%91

Electricity

22.8%36

Bottled/LP Gas

11.4%18

Wood

8.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,250

Mean Household Incomei

$71,389

Per Capita Incomei

$26,245

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

195

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%9

$10K–$15K

5.1%8

$15K–$20K

1.9%3

$20K–$25K

10.1%16

$30K–$35K

5.7%9

$35K–$40K

1.3%2

$40K–$45K

3.2%5

$45K–$50K

4.4%7

$50K–$60K

7.6%12

$60K–$75K

16.5%26

$75K–$100K

13.9%22

$100K–$125K

11.4%18

$125K–$150K

8.9%14

$150K–$200K

3.2%5

$200K+

1.3%2

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

193

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

195

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

36(11.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured