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.

Higbee, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

507

Median Agei

28.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%477

Two or More

5.9%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%6

High School Diploma

35.1%98

Some College (<1 yr)

15.8%44

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%22

Associate's Degree

9.3%26

Bachelor's Degree

14.3%40

Master's Degree

1.1%3

HS or Higher

85.7%

BA or Higher

15.4%

Graduate+

1.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$56,200

Median Renti

$709

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%138

Renter-Occupied

27%51

Total Units

228

Homeownership

73%

Vacancy Rate

17.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

44.2%61

$50K–$100K

43.5%60

$100K–$150K

5.8%8

$150K–$200K

5.8%8

$200K–$300K

0.7%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%7

2000–2009

7.9%18

1990–1999

15.4%35

1980–1989

6.1%14

1970–1979

11.4%26

1960–1969

5.7%13

1950–1959

2.2%5

1940–1949

3.1%7

1939 or earlier

45.2%103

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.4%101

Electricity

45%85

Wood

1.6%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,531

Mean Household Incomei

$65,656

Per Capita Incomei

$28,161

Poverty Ratei

9.1%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

305

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%11

$10K–$15K

6.9%13

$15K–$20K

3.7%7

$20K–$25K

10.6%20

$25K–$30K

11.1%21

$35K–$40K

4.8%9

$40K–$45K

3.7%7

$45K–$50K

4.2%8

$50K–$60K

3.7%7

$60K–$75K

15.3%29

$75K–$100K

5.3%10

$125K–$150K

23.3%44

$150K–$200K

1.1%2

$200K+

0.5%1

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

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%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

294

Avg. Commutei

23.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

303

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured