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.

Pendleton, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

Median Agei

23.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

100%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

44.4%4

Some College (<1 yr)

22.2%2

Bachelor's Degree

33.3%3

HS or Higher

100%

BA or Higher

33.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$275,000

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

36.4%4

Renter-Occupied

63.6%7

Total Units

Homeownership

36.4%

Home Values

$200K–$300K

50%2

$300K–$500K

50%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

1970–1979

54.5%6

1960–1969

9.1%1

1950–1959

18.2%2

1939 or earlier

18.2%2

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.6%7

Bottled/LP Gas

36.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$111,250

Mean Household Incomei

$107,618

Per Capita Incomei

$55,452

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$35K–$40K

18.2%2

$45K–$50K

9.1%1

$100K–$125K

45.5%5

$125K–$150K

18.2%2

$200K+

9.1%1

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 Vouchers11 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

4(21.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured