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.

Fair Play, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

595

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%562

Two or More

2.9%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.5%9

Asian

0.8%5

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%28

High School Diploma

41.9%163

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%21

Some College (1+ yr)

10%39

Associate's Degree

4.6%18

Bachelor's Degree

1.3%5

Master's Degree

1.5%6

HS or Higher

72%

BA or Higher

2.8%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$105,600

Median Renti

$938

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.7%102

Renter-Occupied

54.3%121

Total Units

252

Homeownership

45.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.6%18

$50K–$100K

30.4%31

$100K–$150K

32.4%33

$150K–$200K

2%2

$200K–$300K

3.9%4

$300K–$500K

11.8%12

$500K–$1M

2%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%7

2000–2009

10.3%26

1990–1999

4%10

1980–1989

1.6%4

1970–1979

32.9%83

1960–1969

4.8%12

1950–1959

25.8%65

1940–1949

0.4%1

1939 or earlier

17.5%44

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.9%138

Bottled/LP Gas

27.8%62

Wood

4.9%11

Utility Gas

4.5%10

Fuel Oil

0.4%1

Other

0.4%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,781

Mean Household Incomei

$54,535

Per Capita Incomei

$22,106

Poverty Ratei

23.4%

Unemploymenti

15.7%

Labor Forcei

254

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%7

$10K–$15K

7.6%17

$15K–$20K

21.1%47

$20K–$25K

5.8%13

$25K–$30K

3.1%7

$30K–$35K

1.3%3

$35K–$40K

6.7%15

$40K–$45K

3.6%8

$45K–$50K

5.8%13

$50K–$60K

10.3%23

$60K–$75K

16.6%37

$75K–$100K

7.6%17

$100K–$125K

2.2%5

$125K–$150K

3.1%7

$150K–$200K

0.9%2

$200K+

0.9%2

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 Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.2%Insured

14.8%Uninsured