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.

Rockaway Beach, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

760

Median Agei

49.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.3%686

Black

5.8%44

Two or More

3.9%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.6%67

High School Diploma

19.8%105

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%39

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%41

Associate's Degree

8.7%46

Bachelor's Degree

25.3%134

Master's Degree

4.2%22

Doctorate

0.4%2

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

29.8%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$181,000

Median Renti

$696

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79%222

Renter-Occupied

21%59

Total Units

443

Homeownership

79%

Vacancy Rate

36.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.7%26

$50K–$100K

22.5%50

$100K–$150K

10.8%24

$150K–$200K

13.5%30

$200K–$300K

27.5%61

$300K–$500K

10.8%24

$500K–$1M

3.2%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.1%18

2000–2009

18.3%81

1990–1999

23.3%103

1980–1989

5.9%26

1970–1979

6.5%29

1960–1969

5.9%26

1950–1959

12.4%55

1940–1949

11.1%49

1939 or earlier

12.6%56

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84%236

Bottled/LP Gas

16%45

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,646

Mean Household Incomei

$66,924

Per Capita Incomei

$24,101

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

10.9%

Labor Forcei

312

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%22

$10K–$15K

5%14

$15K–$20K

1.4%4

$20K–$25K

12.1%34

$30K–$35K

1.8%5

$35K–$40K

2.5%7

$40K–$45K

5.7%16

$45K–$50K

3.6%10

$50K–$60K

6.8%19

$60K–$75K

12.1%34

$75K–$100K

17.4%49

$100K–$125K

20.3%57

$125K–$150K

1.1%3

$200K+

2.5%7

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 Vouchers3 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

141.8%

Top Countries

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80%Insured

20%Uninsured