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.

Desloge, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,863

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.4%4,641

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%143

Two or More

1.3%61

Black

0.4%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%175

High School Diploma

29.2%993

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%337

Some College (1+ yr)

19.1%649

Associate's Degree

17.4%592

Bachelor's Degree

8.3%283

Master's Degree

3.5%119

Professional Degree

0.4%15

Doctorate

1.2%42

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,500

Median Renti

$636

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.2%1,507

Renter-Occupied

23.8%470

Total Units

2,437

Homeownership

76.2%

Vacancy Rate

18.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%79

$50K–$100K

19.2%289

$100K–$150K

34.2%516

$150K–$200K

26.1%394

$200K–$300K

9.8%148

$300K–$500K

5.4%81

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

200

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%34

2000–2009

14.3%349

1990–1999

19.5%476

1980–1989

13%318

1970–1979

10.5%257

1960–1969

6.3%154

1950–1959

16.4%400

1940–1949

7.6%186

1939 or earlier

10.8%263

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.4%1,155

Utility Gas

40.4%798

Solar

0.9%17

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,820

Mean Household Incomei

$69,713

Per Capita Incomei

$28,746

Poverty Ratei

15.5%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

2,398

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%15

$10K–$15K

0.9%17

$15K–$20K

4.4%86

$20K–$25K

10.9%216

$30K–$35K

5.1%101

$35K–$40K

5.8%115

$40K–$45K

5.5%108

$45K–$50K

7.8%155

$50K–$60K

8.3%165

$60K–$75K

20.4%404

$75K–$100K

12.4%246

$100K–$125K

6.4%127

$125K–$150K

7.2%143

$150K–$200K

3.1%61

$200K+

0.9%18

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

103

Avg. Tenant Renti

$256/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers63 homes84% occupied$256/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,820/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

75%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

19%

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10% 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

390.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

260(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured