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.

Appleton City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,221

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.5%1,130

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%48

Two or More

1.8%22

Black

1.5%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%44

High School Diploma

33.8%278

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%55

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%89

Associate's Degree

12.6%104

Bachelor's Degree

12.3%101

Master's Degree

5.2%43

Professional Degree

0.4%3

Doctorate

0.4%3

HS or Higher

87.5%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,200

Median Renti

$557

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58%317

Renter-Occupied

42%230

Total Units

642

Homeownership

58%

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.6%43

$50K–$100K

37.9%120

$100K–$150K

20.5%65

$150K–$200K

13.9%44

$200K–$300K

12.9%41

$300K–$500K

1.3%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.1%33

2000–2009

7.9%51

1990–1999

7.8%50

1980–1989

3.9%25

1970–1979

31.8%204

1960–1969

16.7%107

1950–1959

3.6%23

1940–1949

10.4%67

1939 or earlier

12.8%82

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.5%353

Utility Gas

27.4%150

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%36

Wood

1.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,036

Mean Household Incomei

$59,585

Per Capita Incomei

$27,269

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

593

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%15

$10K–$15K

7.7%42

$15K–$20K

9.9%54

$20K–$25K

7.5%41

$25K–$30K

4.8%26

$30K–$35K

2.6%14

$35K–$40K

4.4%24

$40K–$45K

1.5%8

$45K–$50K

12.4%68

$50K–$60K

8%44

$60K–$75K

15.2%83

$75K–$100K

9.5%52

$100K–$125K

5.1%28

$125K–$150K

4.8%26

$150K–$200K

3.1%17

$200K+

0.9%5

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

110.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

54(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured