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.

Hillsdale, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

873

Median Agei

30.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

96.4%842

Two or More

2.2%19

Asian

0.6%5

White

0.5%4

Other

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%2

High School Diploma

53.4%279

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%37

Some College (1+ yr)

24.5%128

Associate's Degree

1.5%8

Bachelor's Degree

2.1%11

Master's Degree

1%5

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

3.1%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$52,700

Median Renti

$1,127

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

32.3%118

Renter-Occupied

67.7%247

Total Units

560

Homeownership

32.3%

Vacancy Rate

34.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

44.9%53

$50K–$100K

44.1%52

$100K–$150K

9.3%11

$200K–$300K

1.7%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

14.6%82

2000–2009

14.1%79

1990–1999

1.6%9

1970–1979

4.8%27

1960–1969

12.7%71

1950–1959

4.6%26

1940–1949

14.3%80

1939 or earlier

33.2%186

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.8%313

Electricity

13.2%48

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,583

Mean Household Incomei

$44,216

Per Capita Incomei

$19,071

Poverty Ratei

27%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

483

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%30

$10K–$15K

10.4%38

$15K–$20K

3%11

$20K–$25K

8.2%30

$25K–$30K

7.1%26

$30K–$35K

12.1%44

$35K–$40K

4.9%18

$40K–$45K

11%40

$45K–$50K

1.1%4

$50K–$60K

5.5%20

$60K–$75K

16.7%61

$75K–$100K

3.6%13

$100K–$125K

4.7%17

$125K–$150K

3%11

$150K–$200K

0.5%2

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

144

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing18 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers56 homes80% occupied$397/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,583/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

80%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

18%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

7% 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

50.6%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2(0.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.9%Insured

15.1%Uninsured