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.

Merriam Woods, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,047

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.7%1,733

Hispanic/Latino

9.6%197

Two or More

4.1%83

Black

1.3%27

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

15.1%182

High School Diploma

27.4%330

Some College (<1 yr)

13.2%159

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%168

Associate's Degree

7.4%89

Bachelor's Degree

7.4%89

Master's Degree

2.3%28

HS or Higher

86.7%

BA or Higher

9.7%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,400

Median Renti

$987

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82%548

Renter-Occupied

18%120

Total Units

842

Homeownership

82%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.8%59

$50K–$100K

23%126

$100K–$150K

38.9%213

$150K–$200K

21.7%119

$200K–$300K

4%22

$300K–$500K

1.6%9

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

9%76

2000–2009

46.2%389

1990–1999

9.6%81

1980–1989

10%84

1970–1979

16.6%140

1960–1969

5%42

1950–1959

2%17

1940–1949

1.5%13

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.8%560

Bottled/LP Gas

13.2%88

Utility Gas

1.3%9

No Fuel

0.7%5

Fuel Oil

0.6%4

Wood

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,250

Mean Household Incomei

$62,329

Per Capita Incomei

$20,389

Poverty Ratei

25.2%

Unemploymenti

10.8%

Labor Forcei

967

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%32

$10K–$15K

6.3%42

$15K–$20K

8.2%55

$20K–$25K

4%27

$25K–$30K

5.7%38

$30K–$35K

6%40

$35K–$40K

3.7%25

$40K–$45K

5.5%37

$45K–$50K

4.3%29

$50K–$60K

9.9%66

$60K–$75K

8.4%56

$75K–$100K

15.4%103

$100K–$125K

4.6%31

$125K–$150K

4.8%32

$150K–$200K

7.6%51

$200K+

0.6%4

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

311.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

107(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.4%Insured

19.6%Uninsured