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.

Valley Park, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,795

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82%5,569

Black

7.7%521

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%302

Two or More

3.8%260

Asian

2%138

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%169

High School Diploma

20.1%998

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%490

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%464

Associate's Degree

6.5%320

Bachelor's Degree

30.2%1,497

Master's Degree

10.8%536

Professional Degree

1.1%54

Doctorate

1.9%93

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

43.9%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$251,000

Median Renti

$1,443

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.3%1,684

Renter-Occupied

47.7%1,535

Total Units

3,259

Homeownership

52.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%73

$50K–$100K

0.8%14

$100K–$150K

4.9%82

$150K–$200K

16.9%285

$200K–$300K

46.4%782

$300K–$500K

25.3%426

$500K–$1M

1.3%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

265

$1,250–$1,500

547

$1,500–$2,000

452

$2,000+

170

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%22

2010–2019

3.6%117

2000–2009

12.7%415

1990–1999

33.9%1,105

1980–1989

24.5%798

1970–1979

8.4%275

1960–1969

3.7%120

1950–1959

5.3%172

1940–1949

1.6%52

1939 or earlier

5.6%183

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.7%1,727

Electricity

44.5%1,431

Wood

1.1%36

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%13

No Fuel

0.2%8

Fuel Oil

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,898

Mean Household Incomei

$87,699

Per Capita Incomei

$42,541

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

3,737

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%141

$10K–$15K

0.2%7

$15K–$20K

4.4%141

$20K–$25K

4%129

$25K–$30K

5%160

$30K–$35K

5%162

$35K–$40K

3.2%104

$40K–$45K

4%129

$45K–$50K

3.8%121

$50K–$60K

8.6%276

$60K–$75K

11.6%375

$75K–$100K

9.6%308

$100K–$125K

16.1%517

$125K–$150K

3.8%123

$150K–$200K

9.6%308

$200K+

6.8%218

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3885.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

158

China

India

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

255(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured