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.

Velda City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,158

Median Agei

32.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

94%1,088

White

2.3%27

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%21

Asian

0.9%11

Two or More

0.9%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%46

High School Diploma

33.9%244

Some College (<1 yr)

4%29

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%142

Associate's Degree

9.6%69

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%87

Master's Degree

2.8%20

Doctorate

0.7%5

HS or Higher

89.3%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$49,500

Median Renti

$1,218

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.3%292

Renter-Occupied

39.7%192

Total Units

622

Homeownership

60.3%

Vacancy Rate

22.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

52.1%152

$50K–$100K

42.5%124

$100K–$150K

4.5%13

$150K–$200K

0.7%2

$200K–$300K

0.3%1

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

1990–1999

3.9%24

1970–1979

7.4%46

1960–1969

10.9%68

1950–1959

15.1%94

1940–1949

34.4%214

1939 or earlier

28.3%176

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.1%378

Electricity

14.5%70

Bottled/LP Gas

7.2%35

Other

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,105

Mean Household Incomei

$44,661

Per Capita Incomei

$19,780

Poverty Ratei

21.4%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

576

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%39

$15K–$20K

15.1%73

$20K–$25K

2.7%13

$25K–$30K

9.3%45

$30K–$35K

11.6%56

$35K–$40K

6.4%31

$40K–$45K

3.7%18

$45K–$50K

11.8%57

$50K–$60K

7%34

$60K–$75K

12.4%60

$75K–$100K

7.9%38

$100K–$125K

1%5

$125K–$150K

3.1%15

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

116

Avg. Tenant Renti

$386/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

56 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers53 homes80% occupied$386/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,105/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

86%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% 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

302.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

95(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured