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.

Jennings, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,164

Median Agei

25.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

50.7%590

White

28.4%331

Black

20.9%243

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%16

High School Diploma

24.6%147

Some College (<1 yr)

16.7%100

Some College (1+ yr)

3.2%19

Associate's Degree

2.5%15

Bachelor's Degree

4.3%26

Master's Degree

1%6

Doctorate

1%6

HS or Higher

56%

BA or Higher

6.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$71,800

Median Renti

$812

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.9%216

Renter-Occupied

36.1%122

Total Units

385

Homeownership

63.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

39.8%86

$50K–$100K

20.8%45

$100K–$150K

12%26

$150K–$200K

18.5%40

$200K–$300K

2.3%5

$300K–$500K

2.8%6

$1M+

3.7%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%8

2010–2019

6.2%24

2000–2009

22.6%87

1990–1999

10.9%42

1980–1989

9.6%37

1970–1979

18.7%72

1960–1969

5.2%20

1950–1959

17.9%69

1939 or earlier

6.8%26

Heating Fuel

Electricity

87.6%296

Bottled/LP Gas

10.1%34

Utility Gas

2.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$23,243

Mean Household Incomei

$38,068

Per Capita Incomei

$15,696

Poverty Ratei

46%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

400

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.5%49

$10K–$15K

21.3%72

$15K–$20K

10.4%35

$20K–$25K

11.5%39

$25K–$30K

5.3%18

$30K–$35K

2.4%8

$35K–$40K

0.6%2

$40K–$45K

0.6%2

$45K–$50K

3%10

$50K–$60K

12.1%41

$60K–$75K

5.9%20

$75K–$100K

4.1%14

$100K–$125K

6.2%21

$150K–$200K

0.6%2

$200K+

1.5%5

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 Vouchers3 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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

15413.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

150

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

383

Avg. Commutei

40.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

400

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

26(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

69.1%Insured

30.9%Uninsured