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.

Shelbina, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,653

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.9%1,502

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%88

Two or More

3%49

Asian

0.5%9

Other

0.2%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%43

High School Diploma

36.4%422

Some College (<1 yr)

7%81

Some College (1+ yr)

15%174

Associate's Degree

9.7%113

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%188

Master's Degree

3.6%42

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

19.8%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,200

Median Renti

$756

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.9%486

Renter-Occupied

26.1%172

Total Units

799

Homeownership

73.9%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

23%112

$50K–$100K

34.4%167

$100K–$150K

19.8%96

$150K–$200K

10.9%53

$200K–$300K

3.1%15

$300K–$500K

4.9%24

$500K–$1M

2.7%13

$1M+

1.2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%12

2010–2019

4.1%33

2000–2009

7%56

1990–1999

3.4%27

1980–1989

16.4%131

1970–1979

16.1%129

1960–1969

8.9%71

1950–1959

10.5%84

1940–1949

9%72

1939 or earlier

23%184

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62%408

Electricity

29.8%196

Bottled/LP Gas

7.8%51

No Fuel

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,500

Mean Household Incomei

$64,076

Per Capita Incomei

$27,415

Poverty Ratei

19.7%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

766

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%44

$10K–$15K

6.5%43

$15K–$20K

9.1%60

$20K–$25K

5.8%38

$25K–$30K

1.7%11

$30K–$35K

7.6%50

$35K–$40K

4.9%32

$40K–$45K

5.2%34

$45K–$50K

2.7%18

$50K–$60K

9.3%61

$60K–$75K

6.2%41

$75K–$100K

11.7%77

$100K–$125K

13.5%89

$125K–$150K

3%20

$150K–$200K

4.7%31

$200K+

1.4%9

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$274/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Project Based Section 830 homes87% occupied$274/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

82%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

643.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

746

Avg. Commutei

17.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

762

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

77(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.5%Insured

18.5%Uninsured