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.

New Melle, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

452

Median Agei

51.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%413

Asian

5.8%26

Two or More

2.9%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%2

High School Diploma

20.4%72

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%19

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%47

Associate's Degree

8.5%30

Bachelor's Degree

26.3%93

Master's Degree

13.9%49

Professional Degree

3.7%13

Doctorate

4.5%16

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

48.4%

Graduate+

22.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$397,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.6%174

Renter-Occupied

7.4%14

Total Units

188

Homeownership

92.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%4

$100K–$150K

0.6%1

$150K–$200K

10.3%18

$200K–$300K

10.9%19

$300K–$500K

46.6%81

$500K–$1M

28.2%49

$1M+

1.1%2

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

5.9%11

2010–2019

6.4%12

2000–2009

45.2%85

1990–1999

19.1%36

1980–1989

7.4%14

1970–1979

0.5%1

1950–1959

4.3%8

1939 or earlier

11.2%21

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.9%105

Bottled/LP Gas

25.5%48

Utility Gas

11.2%21

Other

4.8%9

Wood

1.6%3

Solar

1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$114,375

Mean Household Incomei

$126,527

Per Capita Incomei

$56,038

Poverty Ratei

4.4%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

200

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%14

$10K–$15K

1.1%2

$15K–$20K

3.7%7

$20K–$25K

1.1%2

$25K–$30K

1.1%2

$35K–$40K

4.8%9

$45K–$50K

2.7%5

$50K–$60K

7.4%14

$60K–$75K

7.4%14

$75K–$100K

8.5%16

$100K–$125K

9.6%18

$125K–$150K

18.6%35

$150K–$200K

8%15

$200K+

18.6%35

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

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

122.7%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.8%Insured

0.2%Uninsured