Wardsville, MO

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wardsville

Neighborhood

Cole, MO

Osage Bend / Osage Bluff

Schubert / Osage City

Koeltztown / Rich Fountain

Plummer / Apache Flats

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

Demographics of Wardsville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

41.9%

Households with Children

43.4%

School Enrollment K-12

162

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.8%
School Age (5-17): 23.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.6%
Working Age (35-54): 26.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.6%
Seniors (65+): 15.5%

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: 3.7%
High School / GED: 24.4%
Some College or Associate's: 30.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.9%

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: 36.5%
Single Parents: 6.9%
Couples & Adults: 34.4%
Living Alone: 22.2%

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: 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
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: 46.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 53.8%

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: 81.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

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: 99.3%
Spanish: 0.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 2.6%
Not Enrolled: 78.3%

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