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.

Shrewsbury, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,316

Median Agei

46.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.2%4,937

Black

9.6%606

Asian

4.3%272

Two or More

3.1%196

Other

2.5%157

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%143

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%84

High School Diploma

10.2%487

Some College (<1 yr)

11%529

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%694

Associate's Degree

6.4%305

Bachelor's Degree

29.2%1,399

Master's Degree

18.8%904

Professional Degree

1.6%76

Doctorate

4.4%211

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

54%

Graduate+

24.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$269,800

Median Renti

$1,215

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63%1,934

Renter-Occupied

37%1,137

Total Units

3,261

Homeownership

63%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%24

$50K–$100K

0.8%15

$100K–$150K

8.8%170

$150K–$200K

9.4%182

$200K–$300K

41.4%801

$300K–$500K

33.9%656

$500K–$1M

4.4%86

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

154

$1,000–$1,250

356

$1,250–$1,500

197

$1,500–$2,000

147

$2,000+

165

Year Built

2010–2019

0.2%6

2000–2009

1.6%53

1990–1999

12%392

1980–1989

21.3%694

1970–1979

11.1%361

1960–1969

11.3%367

1950–1959

16.6%541

1940–1949

10.2%332

1939 or earlier

15.8%515

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.3%2,004

Electricity

33.5%1,029

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%38

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,757

Mean Household Incomei

$100,974

Per Capita Incomei

$50,474

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

3,183

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%138

$10K–$15K

2.2%69

$15K–$20K

1.7%51

$20K–$25K

3.6%110

$25K–$30K

4.7%145

$30K–$35K

4.4%134

$35K–$40K

0.9%28

$40K–$45K

1.8%56

$45K–$50K

2.2%67

$50K–$60K

5.2%160

$60K–$75K

12.8%394

$75K–$100K

14.1%432

$100K–$125K

14.8%453

$125K–$150K

9.2%283

$150K–$200K

8.9%272

$200K+

9.1%279

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

161

Residentsi

162

Avg. Tenant Renti

$347/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 8153 homes98% occupied$347/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,757/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

37%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

55%

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

10% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

93% 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

2423.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

India

Germany

China

Mexico

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

191(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured