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.

Advance, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,450

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.2%1,351

Two or More

4.9%71

Black

1.2%18

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%42

High School Diploma

36.3%375

Some College (<1 yr)

12.7%131

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%128

Associate's Degree

4.7%49

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%115

Master's Degree

2.7%28

Doctorate

1.3%13

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

15.1%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,500

Median Renti

$706

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.7%566

Renter-Occupied

20.3%144

Total Units

791

Homeownership

79.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%33

$50K–$100K

24%136

$100K–$150K

33%187

$150K–$200K

25.6%145

$200K–$300K

9.4%53

$300K–$500K

2.1%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

7.1%56

2000–2009

5.2%41

1990–1999

22.5%178

1980–1989

10.9%86

1970–1979

29.5%233

1960–1969

13.4%106

1950–1959

5.3%42

1940–1949

1.4%11

1939 or earlier

4.8%38

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.8%460

Electricity

32.3%229

Wood

3%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,688

Mean Household Incomei

$67,075

Per Capita Incomei

$31,403

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

745

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.4%67

$10K–$15K

3.9%28

$15K–$20K

3.5%25

$20K–$25K

1.7%12

$25K–$30K

6.5%46

$30K–$35K

4.4%31

$35K–$40K

5.2%37

$40K–$45K

6.2%44

$45K–$50K

0.4%3

$50K–$60K

9%64

$60K–$75K

12%85

$75K–$100K

8.9%63

$100K–$125K

18.2%129

$125K–$150K

5.4%38

$150K–$200K

3.8%27

$200K+

1.5%11

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

102(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured