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.

Cool Valley, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,411

Median Agei

27.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

89%1,256

White

7.3%103

Asian

1.8%25

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%21

Two or More

0.4%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%35

High School Diploma

32.1%268

Some College (<1 yr)

13.8%115

Some College (1+ yr)

20.9%174

Associate's Degree

11.3%94

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%66

Master's Degree

3.4%28

Doctorate

0.8%7

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

12.1%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$102,800

Median Renti

$992

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.7%298

Renter-Occupied

37.3%177

Total Units

491

Homeownership

62.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6%18

$50K–$100K

41.3%123

$100K–$150K

34.2%102

$150K–$200K

13.1%39

$200K–$300K

4.4%13

$300K–$500K

1%3

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%3

1980–1989

2%10

1970–1979

1.8%9

1960–1969

16.3%80

1950–1959

54%265

1940–1949

12.4%61

1939 or earlier

12.8%63

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

94.1%447

Electricity

4.4%21

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,560

Mean Household Incomei

$70,619

Per Capita Incomei

$23,621

Poverty Ratei

28.8%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

658

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.3%49

$10K–$15K

5.3%25

$15K–$20K

3.6%17

$20K–$25K

3.4%16

$25K–$30K

2.9%14

$30K–$35K

9.5%45

$35K–$40K

1.9%9

$40K–$45K

4.6%22

$45K–$50K

4%19

$50K–$60K

10.1%48

$60K–$75K

5.9%28

$75K–$100K

9.3%44

$100K–$125K

14.1%67

$125K–$150K

5.9%28

$150K–$200K

4%19

$200K+

5.3%25

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

$554/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing4 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes81% occupied$554/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,560/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

83%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

96% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% 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

282%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

614

Avg. Commutei

17.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

614

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

49(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured