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.

Malta Bend, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

211

Median Agei

44.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

99.1%209

Black

0.9%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%5

High School Diploma

37.8%65

Some College (<1 yr)

11.6%20

Some College (1+ yr)

16.9%29

Associate's Degree

9.3%16

Bachelor's Degree

8.1%14

Master's Degree

1.2%2

HS or Higher

87.8%

BA or Higher

9.3%

Graduate+

1.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$91,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.2%71

Renter-Occupied

7.8%6

Total Units

103

Homeownership

92.2%

Vacancy Rate

25.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

31%22

$50K–$100K

25.4%18

$100K–$150K

12.7%9

$150K–$200K

9.9%7

$200K–$300K

16.9%12

$300K–$500K

4.2%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

Year Built

2010–2019

1%1

2000–2009

13.6%14

1970–1979

4.9%5

1960–1969

10.7%11

1950–1959

25.2%26

1940–1949

12.6%13

1939 or earlier

32%33

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

55.8%43

Electricity

32.5%25

Fuel Oil

6.5%5

No Fuel

2.6%2

Utility Gas

1.3%1

Wood

1.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,875

Mean Household Incomei

$57,774

Per Capita Incomei

$23,853

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%3

$15K–$20K

1.3%1

$25K–$30K

23.4%18

$30K–$35K

9.1%7

$35K–$40K

3.9%3

$40K–$45K

6.5%5

$45K–$50K

6.5%5

$50K–$60K

14.3%11

$75K–$100K

16.9%13

$100K–$125K

11.7%9

$125K–$150K

1.3%1

$200K+

1.3%1

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured