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.

Houston Lake, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

271

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.2%220

Hispanic/Latino

11.1%30

Two or More

4.1%11

Black

3.7%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%4

High School Diploma

30.2%64

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%16

Some College (1+ yr)

18.4%39

Associate's Degree

10.8%23

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%31

Master's Degree

8.5%18

Professional Degree

0.5%1

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$244,000

Median Renti

$938

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.8%109

Renter-Occupied

9.2%11

Total Units

120

Homeownership

90.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.2%10

$50K–$100K

2.8%3

$100K–$150K

11%12

$150K–$200K

10.1%11

$200K–$300K

49.5%54

$300K–$500K

17.4%19

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%3

1980–1989

9.2%11

1970–1979

7.5%9

1960–1969

11.7%14

1950–1959

40.8%49

1940–1949

15.8%19

1939 or earlier

12.5%15

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.5%99

Electricity

12.5%15

Wood

5%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,875

Mean Household Incomei

$117,124

Per Capita Incomei

$52,956

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

189

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%5

$15K–$20K

3.3%4

$25K–$30K

3.3%4

$35K–$40K

2.5%3

$40K–$45K

3.3%4

$45K–$50K

4.2%5

$50K–$60K

3.3%4

$60K–$75K

6.7%8

$75K–$100K

13.3%16

$100K–$125K

14.2%17

$125K–$150K

11.7%14

$150K–$200K

11.7%14

$200K+

18.3%22

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

8(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.8%Insured

9.2%Uninsured