Texas County, MO

County

Cities in Texas County

Neighborhoods in Texas County

Mineral Springs City / Ellis Prairie

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Texas

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Households with Children

25.5%

School Enrollment K-12

2,769

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 21.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.6%
High School / GED: 41.8%
Some College or Associate's: 28.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.3%
Single Parents: 7.3%
Couples & Adults: 41.5%
Living Alone: 33.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 3.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 62.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 62.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.6%
Spanish: 1.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 6.0%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 6.2%
College / Graduate: 2.1%
Not Enrolled: 79.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources