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.

Hollister, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,643

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.8%3,889

Hispanic/Latino

14.2%658

Asian

1.2%54

Two or More

0.6%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%8

Black

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.2%364

High School Diploma

28.2%915

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%314

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%497

Associate's Degree

10.1%329

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%493

Master's Degree

0.7%24

Professional Degree

1%31

Doctorate

0.2%7

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

17.1%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,600

Median Renti

$849

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.5%1,281

Renter-Occupied

33.5%644

Total Units

2,117

Homeownership

66.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.7%188

$50K–$100K

4.1%52

$100K–$150K

12.4%159

$150K–$200K

43%551

$200K–$300K

19.8%254

$300K–$500K

5.1%65

$500K–$1M

0.9%12

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

186

$750–$1,000

251

$1,000–$1,250

121

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%36

2010–2019

9.6%203

2000–2009

18.4%390

1990–1999

19.9%421

1980–1989

17%360

1970–1979

22.8%483

1960–1969

0.9%18

1950–1959

5.1%109

1940–1949

1%22

1939 or earlier

3.5%75

Heating Fuel

Electricity

87.2%1,679

Utility Gas

7.3%140

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%86

Wood

1%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,507

Mean Household Incomei

$60,954

Per Capita Incomei

$25,059

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

2,039

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%89

$15K–$20K

3.8%74

$20K–$25K

6.2%119

$25K–$30K

6.9%133

$30K–$35K

11%212

$35K–$40K

4.4%84

$40K–$45K

5.2%101

$45K–$50K

5.7%110

$50K–$60K

8%154

$60K–$75K

16.4%316

$75K–$100K

10.3%199

$100K–$125K

9.2%177

$125K–$150K

5.9%113

$150K–$200K

1.1%22

$200K+

1.1%22

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes91% occupied$430/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,507/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

54%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

31%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

72% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62% 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

962.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

144(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.2%Insured

18.8%Uninsured