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.

Birch Tree, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

402

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.6%348

Two or More

13.4%54

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%6

High School Diploma

37.5%94

Some College (<1 yr)

10%25

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%28

Associate's Degree

6.4%16

Bachelor's Degree

2.8%7

Master's Degree

1.2%3

Professional Degree

5.6%14

HS or Higher

76.9%

BA or Higher

9.6%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$75,000

Median Renti

$580

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.5%122

Renter-Occupied

36.5%70

Total Units

256

Homeownership

63.5%

Vacancy Rate

25%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.9%23

$50K–$100K

50.8%62

$100K–$150K

26.2%32

$200K–$300K

4.1%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

5.1%13

2000–2009

1.2%3

1990–1999

7%18

1980–1989

14.8%38

1970–1979

17.2%44

1960–1969

28.5%73

1950–1959

7.4%19

1940–1949

0.4%1

1939 or earlier

18.4%47

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

42.7%82

Electricity

39.6%76

Wood

17.7%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,500

Mean Household Incomei

$50,461

Per Capita Incomei

$23,290

Poverty Ratei

26.1%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

193

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%3

$10K–$15K

21.4%41

$15K–$20K

12%23

$25K–$30K

10.4%20

$30K–$35K

1.6%3

$35K–$40K

1%2

$40K–$45K

0.5%1

$45K–$50K

3.6%7

$50K–$60K

25%48

$60K–$75K

5.7%11

$75K–$100K

7.3%14

$125K–$150K

2.6%5

$150K–$200K

7.3%14

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2(0.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.1%Insured

26.9%Uninsured