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.

Chaffee, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,026

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.3%2,793

Two or More

6.3%191

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%35

Black

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%142

High School Diploma

31.6%645

Some College (<1 yr)

13.2%270

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%150

Associate's Degree

7.4%151

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%268

Master's Degree

5%102

Professional Degree

0.3%6

Doctorate

1.1%22

HS or Higher

86.1%

BA or Higher

19.5%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$117,400

Median Renti

$632

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.3%955

Renter-Occupied

28.7%385

Total Units

1,448

Homeownership

71.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.7%83

$50K–$100K

24.3%232

$100K–$150K

32.1%307

$150K–$200K

14.1%135

$200K–$300K

13.1%125

$300K–$500K

1%10

$500K–$1M

6.6%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

118

$500–$750

137

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%26

2010–2019

1.8%26

2000–2009

7.4%107

1990–1999

5.6%81

1980–1989

6.5%94

1970–1979

18.2%264

1960–1969

9.4%136

1950–1959

15.2%220

1940–1949

3.3%48

1939 or earlier

30.8%446

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.8%774

Electricity

37.7%505

Wood

2.3%31

No Fuel

2%27

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,542

Mean Household Incomei

$59,861

Per Capita Incomei

$26,966

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

1,471

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%106

$10K–$15K

4%53

$15K–$20K

4.6%61

$20K–$25K

8.7%116

$25K–$30K

7.5%100

$30K–$35K

7.7%103

$35K–$40K

5.1%69

$40K–$45K

5.7%76

$45K–$50K

1.4%19

$50K–$60K

4%53

$60K–$75K

13.2%177

$75K–$100K

21%281

$100K–$125K

4.6%61

$125K–$150K

2.5%33

$200K+

2.4%32

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

197

Residentsi

333

Avg. Tenant Renti

$360/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing145 homes100% occupied$360/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 849 homes91% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,542/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

56.5%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

29.3%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

12.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $35K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

68.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1.5% of subsidized households are minority

31.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

177(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured