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.

Fordland, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

594

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97%576

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%11

Two or More

1.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%22

High School Diploma

50%216

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%35

Some College (1+ yr)

9%39

Associate's Degree

6.7%29

Bachelor's Degree

6.5%28

Master's Degree

1.4%6

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

7.9%

Graduate+

1.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$130,000

Median Renti

$741

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.7%148

Renter-Occupied

39.3%96

Total Units

292

Homeownership

60.7%

Vacancy Rate

16.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.5%23

$50K–$100K

20.9%31

$100K–$150K

29.7%44

$150K–$200K

18.2%27

$200K–$300K

13.5%20

$300K–$500K

0.7%1

$500K–$1M

1.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

7.9%23

2000–2009

6.5%19

1990–1999

19.2%56

1980–1989

9.2%27

1970–1979

25.7%75

1960–1969

6.5%19

1950–1959

7.5%22

1940–1949

7.2%21

1939 or earlier

10.3%30

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

44.3%108

Electricity

43.4%106

Bottled/LP Gas

5.7%14

Wood

5.7%14

Other

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,571

Mean Household Incomei

$58,069

Per Capita Incomei

$24,744

Poverty Ratei

18.9%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

288

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%18

$10K–$15K

1.6%4

$15K–$20K

7.4%18

$20K–$25K

5.7%14

$25K–$30K

9.8%24

$30K–$35K

0.4%1

$35K–$40K

7.4%18

$40K–$45K

5.3%13

$45K–$50K

2.5%6

$50K–$60K

10.2%25

$60K–$75K

10.2%25

$75K–$100K

17.2%42

$100K–$125K

13.1%32

$150K–$200K

0.4%1

$200K+

1.2%3

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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

101.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.9%Insured

11.1%Uninsured