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.

Truesdale, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

990

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.1%932

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%14

Two or More

0.9%9

Other

0.8%8

Black

0.6%6

Asian

0.4%4

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%45

High School Diploma

35%237

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%71

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%77

Associate's Degree

6.5%44

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%67

Master's Degree

2.7%18

HS or Higher

82.4%

BA or Higher

12.5%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$214,300

Median Renti

$833

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.4%274

Renter-Occupied

30.6%121

Total Units

428

Homeownership

69.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

23%63

$50K–$100K

5.1%14

$100K–$150K

4%11

$150K–$200K

13.5%37

$200K–$300K

41.6%114

$300K–$500K

12.4%34

$500K–$1M

0.4%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

7.5%32

2010–2019

22.4%96

2000–2009

21.3%91

1990–1999

25%107

1980–1989

3.3%14

1970–1979

8.6%37

1960–1969

6.5%28

1950–1959

4%17

1940–1949

0.5%2

1939 or earlier

0.9%4

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.6%358

Utility Gas

8.4%33

Wood

1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,750

Mean Household Incomei

$85,391

Per Capita Incomei

$32,413

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

519

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%13

$10K–$15K

9.1%36

$15K–$20K

0.8%3

$20K–$25K

8.9%35

$25K–$30K

2.8%11

$30K–$35K

5.1%20

$35K–$40K

2.8%11

$40K–$45K

5.6%22

$45K–$50K

1.5%6

$50K–$60K

10.6%42

$60K–$75K

6.3%25

$75K–$100K

16.5%65

$100K–$125K

8.1%32

$125K–$150K

7.6%30

$150K–$200K

7.6%30

$200K+

3.5%14

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$368/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes64% occupied$368/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

76%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

24%

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

121.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

47(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured