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.

Doniphan, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,345

Median Agei

33.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.1%2,018

Two or More

8.4%198

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%110

Black

0.5%11

Asian

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.4%132

High School Diploma

29.8%466

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%119

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%175

Associate's Degree

9.1%143

Bachelor's Degree

9%141

Master's Degree

2.6%40

Professional Degree

1.5%23

Doctorate

1.7%27

HS or Higher

81%

BA or Higher

14.8%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$110,400

Median Renti

$664

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.2%479

Renter-Occupied

42.8%358

Total Units

945

Homeownership

57.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.7%61

$50K–$100K

26.5%127

$100K–$150K

31.5%151

$150K–$200K

20.5%98

$200K–$300K

6.3%30

$300K–$500K

1%5

$500K–$1M

1.5%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

164

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%12

2010–2019

1.8%17

2000–2009

13.1%124

1990–1999

4.1%39

1980–1989

7%66

1970–1979

27.3%258

1960–1969

11.7%111

1950–1959

6.9%65

1940–1949

7.5%71

1939 or earlier

19.3%182

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.1%428

Utility Gas

46%385

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,650

Mean Household Incomei

$49,321

Per Capita Incomei

$20,016

Poverty Ratei

29.7%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

952

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%57

$10K–$15K

14.6%122

$15K–$20K

14%117

$20K–$25K

8.5%71

$25K–$30K

3.1%26

$30K–$35K

2.9%24

$35K–$40K

3%25

$40K–$45K

3.8%32

$45K–$50K

2.9%24

$50K–$60K

5.6%47

$60K–$75K

13%109

$75K–$100K

10.5%88

$100K–$125K

7%59

$125K–$150K

1.2%10

$150K–$200K

1.2%10

$200K+

1.9%16

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

Residentsi

111

Avg. Tenant Renti

$256/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes97% occupied$319/mo rent

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

Section 8 NC/SR60 homes92% occupied$238/mo rent

LIHTC28 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,650/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

67.2%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

29.9%

Who Receives This Housing

83.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1.5% of subsidized households are minority

27.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

371.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

118(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.1%Insured

12.9%Uninsured