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.

Marshfield, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,700

Median Agei

43.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.1%16,658

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%647

Two or More

3.4%628

Asian

2.5%475

Black

1.2%219

Other

0.3%63

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%547

High School Diploma

31.2%4,389

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%891

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%1,907

Associate's Degree

15%2,115

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%2,320

Master's Degree

5.1%723

Professional Degree

2.5%348

Doctorate

1.5%204

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

25.6%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$177,800

Median Renti

$842

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60%5,449

Renter-Occupied

40%3,626

Total Units

9,722

Homeownership

60%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.8%642

$50K–$100K

10.8%589

$100K–$150K

14.1%767

$150K–$200K

18.7%1,020

$200K–$300K

31.6%1,723

$300K–$500K

11.5%625

$500K–$1M

1.5%83

Rent Distribution

Under $500

269

$500–$750

1,091

$750–$1,000

975

$1,000–$1,250

669

$1,250–$1,500

377

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%236

2010–2019

5%484

2000–2009

7.7%745

1990–1999

8.6%838

1980–1989

11.7%1,140

1970–1979

20%1,947

1960–1969

11.8%1,145

1950–1959

8.7%841

1940–1949

4.7%453

1939 or earlier

19.5%1,893

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68%6,171

Electricity

25.8%2,342

Bottled/LP Gas

2%179

Fuel Oil

1.9%173

Other

0.9%84

Wood

0.9%81

No Fuel

0.5%45

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,407

Mean Household Incomei

$82,055

Per Capita Incomei

$40,778

Poverty Ratei

11.5%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

9,799

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%556

$10K–$15K

4%361

$15K–$20K

4.8%438

$20K–$25K

3.6%325

$25K–$30K

4.8%432

$30K–$35K

5.2%471

$35K–$40K

3.4%308

$40K–$45K

5.3%485

$45K–$50K

2.9%267

$50K–$60K

11.5%1,043

$60K–$75K

10.6%965

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,301

$100K–$125K

7.6%687

$125K–$150K

5.5%496

$150K–$200K

5.2%475

$200K+

5.1%465

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

522

Residentsi

600

Avg. Tenant Renti

$391/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing209 homes95% occupied$406/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers102 homes60% occupied$409/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8203 homes93% occupied$366/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,407/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

69.7%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

26.2%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

3.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.8% of subsidized households are minority

38.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,244(8.1% of civilian adults)