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.

Kelso, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

603

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.7%589

Two or More

2.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%26

High School Diploma

28%108

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%19

Some College (1+ yr)

21%81

Associate's Degree

11.7%45

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%73

Master's Degree

4.1%16

Professional Degree

1.3%5

Doctorate

0.5%2

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

24.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$215,400

Median Renti

$591

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.6%159

Renter-Occupied

35.4%87

Total Units

258

Homeownership

64.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%3

$50K–$100K

2.5%4

$100K–$150K

9.4%15

$150K–$200K

27%43

$200K–$300K

44%70

$300K–$500K

15.1%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.9%10

2000–2009

17.8%46

1990–1999

6.2%16

1980–1989

26.7%69

1970–1979

14.3%37

1960–1969

8.5%22

1950–1959

7.8%20

1940–1949

2.7%7

1939 or earlier

12%31

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.1%143

Utility Gas

39.4%97

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%4

Wood

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,875

Mean Household Incomei

$80,874

Per Capita Incomei

$36,452

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

324

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.8%34

$10K–$15K

1.6%4

$15K–$20K

6.1%15

$20K–$25K

0.8%2

$25K–$30K

0.8%2

$30K–$35K

6.5%16

$35K–$40K

1.2%3

$40K–$45K

5.7%14

$45K–$50K

2%5

$50K–$60K

13.8%34

$60K–$75K

11%27

$75K–$100K

12.2%30

$100K–$125K

3.3%8

$125K–$150K

7.3%18

$150K–$200K

8.9%22

$200K+

4.9%12

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

Public Housing6 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

303

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

322

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11(2.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured