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.

Schell City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

224

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.9%208

Two or More

4.9%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.6%16

High School Diploma

36.2%50

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%13

Some College (1+ yr)

8%11

Associate's Degree

8.7%12

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%16

Doctorate

1.4%2

HS or Higher

87%

BA or Higher

13%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$57,500

Median Renti

$569

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%65

Renter-Occupied

28.6%26

Total Units

121

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

24.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

47.7%31

$50K–$100K

32.3%21

$100K–$150K

7.7%5

$150K–$200K

4.6%3

$200K–$300K

4.6%3

$500K–$1M

3.1%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

5%6

1990–1999

25.6%31

1980–1989

1.7%2

1970–1979

33.1%40

1960–1969

5.8%7

1950–1959

3.3%4

1940–1949

0.8%1

1939 or earlier

24.8%30

Heating Fuel

Electricity

47.3%43

Wood

26.4%24

Bottled/LP Gas

20.9%19

Other

3.3%3

Utility Gas

2.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,250

Mean Household Incomei

$51,215

Per Capita Incomei

$20,058

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

3.3%3

$15K–$20K

9.9%9

$20K–$25K

16.5%15

$25K–$30K

3.3%3

$30K–$35K

4.4%4

$35K–$40K

4.4%4

$40K–$45K

5.5%5

$45K–$50K

11%10

$50K–$60K

14.3%13

$60K–$75K

9.9%9

$75K–$100K

3.3%3

$100K–$125K

9.9%9

$125K–$150K

4.4%4

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.9%

Top Countries

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured