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.

Bernie, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,725

Median Agei

46.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.6%1,562

Two or More

4.9%85

Hispanic/Latino

3%52

Black

1%17

Asian

0.5%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%111

High School Diploma

34.3%447

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%70

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%138

Associate's Degree

2.5%33

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%125

Master's Degree

5.1%66

Professional Degree

0.5%6

HS or Higher

76.5%

BA or Higher

15.1%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,100

Median Renti

$768

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.4%486

Renter-Occupied

26.6%176

Total Units

692

Homeownership

73.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

15%73

$50K–$100K

36.8%179

$100K–$150K

15%73

$150K–$200K

15.6%76

$200K–$300K

16%78

$300K–$500K

0.8%4

$500K–$1M

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

6.6%46

2000–2009

7.9%55

1990–1999

8.4%58

1980–1989

12.1%84

1970–1979

21.5%149

1960–1969

9.1%63

1950–1959

17.9%124

1940–1949

7.1%49

1939 or earlier

9.2%64

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.4%380

Electricity

39.4%261

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,438

Mean Household Incomei

$55,934

Per Capita Incomei

$22,658

Poverty Ratei

23.7%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

627

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%46

$10K–$15K

5.4%36

$15K–$20K

6%40

$20K–$25K

10.7%71

$25K–$30K

1.4%9

$30K–$35K

3.5%23

$35K–$40K

4.7%31

$40K–$45K

7.9%52

$45K–$50K

5%33

$50K–$60K

5.9%39

$60K–$75K

15.6%103

$75K–$100K

10.4%69

$100K–$125K

8.6%57

$125K–$150K

7.4%49

$150K–$200K

0.3%2

$200K+

0.3%2

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

115

Avg. Tenant Renti

$211/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing60 homes100% occupied$211/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes85% occupied

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

LIHTC16 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,438/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

62%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

26%

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.2% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% 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

140.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

143(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.7%Insured

13.3%Uninsured