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.

Sweet Springs, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,268

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.9%1,153

Two or More

5.3%67

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%26

Black

0.9%12

Other

0.8%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%44

High School Diploma

40.6%350

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%80

Some College (1+ yr)

14%121

Associate's Degree

6.4%55

Bachelor's Degree

8.2%71

Master's Degree

4.4%38

Professional Degree

0.5%4

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$107,900

Median Renti

$632

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.8%326

Renter-Occupied

30.2%141

Total Units

591

Homeownership

69.8%

Vacancy Rate

21%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.3%53

$50K–$100K

25.8%84

$100K–$150K

31.3%102

$150K–$200K

14.1%46

$200K–$300K

9.2%30

$300K–$500K

3.4%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%2

2000–2009

4.2%25

1990–1999

7.8%46

1980–1989

10.7%63

1970–1979

19.8%117

1960–1969

15.1%89

1950–1959

13.2%78

1940–1949

6.9%41

1939 or earlier

22%130

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.1%304

Electricity

34%159

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,780

Mean Household Incomei

$74,006

Per Capita Incomei

$29,466

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

600

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%22

$10K–$15K

0.6%3

$15K–$20K

3.4%16

$20K–$25K

4.7%22

$25K–$30K

6.4%30

$30K–$35K

10.7%50

$35K–$40K

8.6%40

$40K–$45K

5.8%27

$45K–$50K

7.9%37

$50K–$60K

7.3%34

$60K–$75K

13.3%62

$75K–$100K

10.3%48

$100K–$125K

8.1%38

$125K–$150K

2.8%13

$150K–$200K

4.1%19

$200K+

1.3%6

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

58(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.5%Insured

12.5%Uninsured