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.

Wood Heights, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

784

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.7%711

Black

4.3%34

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%20

Two or More

1.1%9

Other

1.1%9

Asian

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%37

High School Diploma

35.3%196

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%64

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%59

Associate's Degree

6.3%35

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%86

Master's Degree

4.5%25

Professional Degree

3.4%19

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

23.4%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$212,800

Median Renti

$1,446

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94.5%277

Renter-Occupied

5.5%16

Total Units

294

Homeownership

94.5%

Vacancy Rate

0.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%11

$50K–$100K

8.7%24

$100K–$150K

15.5%43

$150K–$200K

17.7%49

$200K–$300K

35%97

$300K–$500K

11.2%31

$500K–$1M

6.9%19

$1M+

1.1%3

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1%3

2010–2019

3.7%11

2000–2009

12.6%37

1990–1999

7.5%22

1980–1989

9.5%28

1970–1979

37.8%111

1960–1969

19.4%57

1950–1959

7.5%22

1940–1949

0.3%1

1939 or earlier

0.7%2

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.1%223

Electricity

17.4%51

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%12

Wood

1.7%5

Other

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,688

Mean Household Incomei

$88,910

Per Capita Incomei

$33,634

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

411

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%8

$10K–$15K

2.7%8

$15K–$20K

2.4%7

$20K–$25K

0.7%2

$25K–$30K

6.1%18

$30K–$35K

0.7%2

$35K–$40K

0.3%1

$40K–$45K

4.4%13

$45K–$50K

4.1%12

$50K–$60K

6.8%20

$60K–$75K

7.2%21

$75K–$100K

19.1%56

$100K–$125K

26.6%78

$125K–$150K

5.5%16

$150K–$200K

8.9%26

$200K+

1.7%5

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

58(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured