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.

Branson West, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

536

Median Agei

51.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.7%486

American Indian/Alaska Native

6.2%33

Two or More

2.4%13

Black

0.6%3

Asian

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%8

High School Diploma

29.7%114

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%26

Some College (1+ yr)

20.8%80

Associate's Degree

4.7%18

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%59

Master's Degree

6.5%25

Professional Degree

0.8%3

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

22.7%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$203,100

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

35.4%75

Renter-Occupied

64.6%137

Total Units

224

Homeownership

35.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

4%3

$100K–$150K

24%18

$150K–$200K

21.3%16

$200K–$300K

20%15

$300K–$500K

24%18

$1M+

6.7%5

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

2020 or later

3.6%8

2010–2019

5.4%12

2000–2009

16.1%36

1990–1999

57.1%128

1980–1989

11.2%25

1970–1979

4%9

1950–1959

0.4%1

1939 or earlier

2.2%5

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.1%191

Bottled/LP Gas

5.2%11

Utility Gas

3.8%8

Wood

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,656

Mean Household Incomei

$62,967

Per Capita Incomei

$26,004

Poverty Ratei

23.1%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

235

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%7

$10K–$15K

5.7%12

$15K–$20K

7.5%16

$20K–$25K

3.8%8

$25K–$30K

17.5%37

$30K–$35K

4.7%10

$35K–$40K

4.2%9

$40K–$45K

1.4%3

$45K–$50K

0.5%1

$50K–$60K

12.7%27

$60K–$75K

6.6%14

$75K–$100K

12.7%27

$100K–$125K

10.8%23

$125K–$150K

3.3%7

$150K–$200K

1.4%3

$200K+

3.8%8

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.2%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

40(9.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.1%Insured

11.9%Uninsured