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.

Niangua, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

537

Median Agei

30.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.8%520

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%10

Two or More

1.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.2%32

High School Diploma

45.2%142

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%14

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%30

Associate's Degree

2.9%9

Bachelor's Degree

5.1%16

Master's Degree

2.5%8

Professional Degree

0.6%2

HS or Higher

80.6%

BA or Higher

8.3%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$105,400

Median Renti

$693

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.3%98

Renter-Occupied

48.7%93

Total Units

222

Homeownership

51.3%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.2%10

$50K–$100K

34.7%34

$100K–$150K

26.5%26

$150K–$200K

4.1%4

$200K–$300K

6.1%6

$300K–$500K

18.4%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

10.4%23

2010–2019

7.2%16

2000–2009

0.9%2

1990–1999

8.1%18

1980–1989

6.8%15

1970–1979

27%60

1960–1969

9.5%21

1950–1959

5%11

1940–1949

12.6%28

1939 or earlier

12.6%28

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.8%97

Bottled/LP Gas

42.9%82

Wood

3.7%7

Other

1.6%3

No Fuel

1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,179

Mean Household Incomei

$51,092

Per Capita Incomei

$17,993

Poverty Ratei

27.9%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

192

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%14

$10K–$15K

15.7%30

$15K–$20K

6.8%13

$20K–$25K

5.8%11

$25K–$30K

4.2%8

$30K–$35K

4.2%8

$35K–$40K

1%2

$40K–$45K

4.7%9

$45K–$50K

4.2%8

$50K–$60K

12.6%24

$60K–$75K

14.7%28

$75K–$100K

6.8%13

$100K–$125K

4.7%9

$125K–$150K

5.8%11

$150K–$200K

1%2

$200K+

0.5%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 Vouchers1 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

28(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79%Insured

21%Uninsured