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.

Ferguson, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,213

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

68.7%12,510

White

25.8%4,706

Two or More

2.9%525

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%235

Other

1.2%216

Asian

0.1%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%540

High School Diploma

30.5%3,764

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%913

Some College (1+ yr)

19.6%2,410

Associate's Degree

7.4%911

Bachelor's Degree

13.6%1,680

Master's Degree

7%861

Professional Degree

0.4%45

Doctorate

0.3%42

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

21.3%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,900

Median Renti

$1,119

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.2%3,904

Renter-Occupied

51.8%4,193

Total Units

9,335

Homeownership

48.2%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.2%242

$50K–$100K

38.5%1,502

$100K–$150K

22.2%867

$150K–$200K

17.6%688

$200K–$300K

10.9%426

$300K–$500K

3.6%139

$500K–$1M

1%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

337

$750–$1,000

958

$1,000–$1,250

1,404

$1,250–$1,500

842

$1,500–$2,000

405

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%114

2000–2009

3.3%310

1990–1999

1.6%153

1980–1989

2.9%275

1970–1979

8.9%835

1960–1969

22.4%2,089

1950–1959

30.9%2,881

1940–1949

13%1,215

1939 or earlier

15.7%1,463

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.3%6,503

Electricity

16.8%1,358

No Fuel

1.9%156

Bottled/LP Gas

1%80

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,524

Mean Household Incomei

$63,253

Per Capita Incomei

$28,842

Poverty Ratei

23.8%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

8,881

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%466

$10K–$15K

4.9%399

$15K–$20K

6.2%498

$20K–$25K

3.2%260

$25K–$30K

4.7%383

$30K–$35K

11.2%904

$35K–$40K

7%568

$40K–$45K

5.4%439

$45K–$50K

4.8%392

$50K–$60K

8.4%684

$60K–$75K

9.5%768

$75K–$100K

11.6%942

$100K–$125K

6.7%542

$125K–$150K

4.1%331

$150K–$200K

3.6%293

$200K+

2.8%228

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

794

Residentsi

1,775

Avg. Tenant Renti

$434/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

56 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers788 homes80% occupied$434/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,524/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

83%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

14%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

13% 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

1710.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

United Kingdom

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

615(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured