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.

Smithton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

535

Median Agei

36.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%493

Hispanic/Latino

5%27

Two or More

2.6%14

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%17

High School Diploma

34.4%110

Some College (<1 yr)

19.1%61

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%41

Associate's Degree

5%16

Bachelor's Degree

5.9%19

Master's Degree

5%16

Professional Degree

1.9%6

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

12.8%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,400

Median Renti

$929

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.9%169

Renter-Occupied

15.1%30

Total Units

201

Homeownership

84.9%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

15.4%26

$50K–$100K

27.2%46

$100K–$150K

23.7%40

$150K–$200K

16%27

$200K–$300K

14.8%25

$300K–$500K

3%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.5%3

2000–2009

7%14

1990–1999

6.5%13

1980–1989

8.5%17

1970–1979

20.4%41

1960–1969

27.4%55

1950–1959

4%8

1940–1949

7.5%15

1939 or earlier

17.4%35

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51.3%102

Electricity

42.2%84

No Fuel

3%6

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%5

Wood

1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,288

Mean Household Incomei

$72,408

Per Capita Incomei

$26,733

Poverty Ratei

5.2%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

249

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%7

$10K–$15K

4%8

$15K–$20K

2%4

$20K–$25K

1.5%3

$25K–$30K

0.5%1

$30K–$35K

4%8

$35K–$40K

11.1%22

$40K–$45K

10.1%20

$45K–$50K

9.5%19

$50K–$60K

9.5%19

$60K–$75K

8.5%17

$75K–$100K

11.6%23

$100K–$125K

9.5%19

$125K–$150K

5.5%11

$150K–$200K

9%18

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

71.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

243

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

243

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(2.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured