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.

Lake Waukomis, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,170

Median Agei

45.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.2%962

Two or More

11.5%135

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%53

Asian

1.2%14

Other

0.3%3

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%10

High School Diploma

16.7%151

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%58

Some College (1+ yr)

9.7%88

Associate's Degree

10.1%91

Bachelor's Degree

37.4%338

Master's Degree

9.9%89

Professional Degree

5.9%53

Doctorate

0.9%8

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

54%

Graduate+

16.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$432,300

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

96.9%439

Renter-Occupied

3.1%14

Total Units

453

Homeownership

96.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%16

$50K–$100K

0.9%4

$100K–$150K

0.5%2

$150K–$200K

2.3%10

$200K–$300K

9.6%42

$300K–$500K

50.6%222

$500K–$1M

30.5%134

$1M+

2.1%9

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%6

1990–1999

6.4%29

1980–1989

2%9

1970–1979

23.8%108

1960–1969

37.1%168

1950–1959

27.2%123

1940–1949

2.2%10

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.7%388

Electricity

14.3%65

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$128,702

Mean Household Incomei

$169,181

Per Capita Incomei

$68,755

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

699

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.7%3

$10K–$15K

0.2%1

$15K–$20K

0.9%4

$20K–$25K

0.7%3

$30K–$35K

0.9%4

$35K–$40K

0.4%2

$40K–$45K

2.6%12

$45K–$50K

1.3%6

$50K–$60K

6.8%31

$60K–$75K

8.4%38

$75K–$100K

8.2%37

$100K–$125K

15.2%69

$125K–$150K

10.2%46

$150K–$200K

17.4%79

$200K+

26%118

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

80.7%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

87(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured