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.

Collins, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.1%73

Two or More

3.9%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

66.7%44

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%4

Associate's Degree

7.6%5

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%6

Master's Degree

1.5%1

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

10.6%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$56,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95%38

Renter-Occupied

5%2

Total Units

Homeownership

95%

Vacancy Rate

37.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

44.7%17

$50K–$100K

21.1%8

$100K–$150K

10.5%4

$150K–$200K

2.6%1

$200K–$300K

21.1%8

Year Built

2000–2009

17.2%11

1990–1999

17.2%11

1980–1989

12.5%8

1970–1979

12.5%8

1960–1969

6.2%4

1939 or earlier

34.4%22

Heating Fuel

Electricity

60%24

Bottled/LP Gas

37.5%15

Wood

2.5%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,833

Mean Household Incomei

$63,815

Per Capita Incomei

$28,555

Poverty Ratei

23.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

5%2

$15K–$20K

2.5%1

$20K–$25K

2.5%1

$25K–$30K

15%6

$30K–$35K

10%4

$35K–$40K

12.5%5

$45K–$50K

12.5%5

$75K–$100K

15%6

$100K–$125K

5%2

$125K–$150K

20%8

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 Vouchers2 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%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75%Insured

25%Uninsured