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.

Wellston, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,452

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.7%5,328

Two or More

2.1%114

Black

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%241

High School Diploma

51.8%1,972

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%118

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%313

Associate's Degree

4.6%174

Bachelor's Degree

5.5%208

Master's Degree

3.2%122

Professional Degree

1.2%45

Doctorate

2.2%82

HS or Higher

86.1%

BA or Higher

12%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$124,000

Median Renti

$534

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.7%1,436

Renter-Occupied

29.3%594

Total Units

2,325

Homeownership

70.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.3%205

$50K–$100K

20%287

$100K–$150K

20.9%300

$150K–$200K

21.2%305

$200K–$300K

17.4%250

$300K–$500K

3.5%50

$500K–$1M

2.7%39

Rent Distribution

Under $500

202

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

4.5%105

2000–2009

15.4%359

1990–1999

9%210

1980–1989

10%232

1970–1979

18.4%427

1960–1969

5.6%130

1950–1959

2%47

1940–1949

7.7%178

1939 or earlier

27.4%637

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.4%1,205

Electricity

38.8%787

Other

1%20

No Fuel

0.5%10

Wood

0.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,193

Mean Household Incomei

$75,336

Per Capita Incomei

$29,095

Poverty Ratei

23.7%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

2,374

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%114

$10K–$15K

4.4%90

$15K–$20K

10.3%210

$20K–$25K

4.5%92

$25K–$30K

6.1%123

$30K–$35K

1.4%29

$35K–$40K

1.4%28

$40K–$45K

3.2%65

$45K–$50K

8.9%181

$50K–$60K

7%142

$60K–$75K

5.8%118

$75K–$100K

19%386

$100K–$125K

8.3%169

$125K–$150K

1%20

$150K–$200K

4.8%98

$200K+

8.1%165

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,272

Avg. Commutei

36 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,292

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

354(8.4% of civilian adults)