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.

Summersville, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

409

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%369

Two or More

7.6%31

Other

2.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

29.7%85

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%13

Some College (1+ yr)

39.9%114

Associate's Degree

4.9%14

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%28

Master's Degree

6.3%18

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

16.1%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$67,500

Median Renti

$663

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.9%146

Renter-Occupied

21.1%39

Total Units

236

Homeownership

78.9%

Vacancy Rate

21.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

36.3%53

$50K–$100K

28.1%41

$100K–$150K

26.7%39

$150K–$200K

2.7%4

$200K–$300K

4.1%6

$1M+

2.1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%2

2010–2019

2.1%5

2000–2009

3%7

1990–1999

13.1%31

1980–1989

11.9%28

1970–1979

20.8%49

1960–1969

16.5%39

1950–1959

16.1%38

1940–1949

5.9%14

1939 or earlier

9.7%23

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53%98

Bottled/LP Gas

37.8%70

Wood

8.6%16

Utility Gas

0.5%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,125

Mean Household Incomei

$60,008

Per Capita Incomei

$34,967

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

226

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%7

$10K–$15K

7%13

$15K–$20K

4.9%9

$20K–$25K

13%24

$25K–$30K

2.2%4

$30K–$35K

11.9%22

$35K–$40K

3.8%7

$40K–$45K

2.2%4

$45K–$50K

2.2%4

$50K–$60K

6.5%12

$60K–$75K

14.6%27

$75K–$100K

13.5%25

$100K–$125K

8.1%15

$125K–$150K

2.2%4

$150K–$200K

1.1%2

$200K+

3.2%6

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%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(17.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77%Insured

23%Uninsured