Blanchard, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Blanchard, Missouri had a total population of 51, the 976th largest community in Missouri. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Missouri.
Blanchard Quick Facts
How Blanchard Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48 | 51 | +6.3% |
How Blanchard Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Blanchard Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Atchison County
Cities Similar to Blanchard
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | 51 | N/A | $26,900 | 12.8% | 21.6% |
| Baldwin Park | 52 | $31,250 | N/A | 4.8% | 26.0% |
| Mosby | 52 | $48,750 | N/A | 4.9% | 17.3% |
| Mount Leonard | 52 | N/A | $37,500 | 5.9% | 73.1% |
| New Market | 52 | N/A | $165,400 | 82.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 51, Blanchard's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Blanchard is a small community located in Missouri, within Atchison County. The total population is 51. It ranks as the 976th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Blanchard is 31.5 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Blanchard has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Blanchard. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Blanchard, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Blanchard was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
47.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Blanchard in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Blanchard, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Blanchard, Missouri?
Blanchard, Missouri has a population of 51 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Blanchard, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Blanchard — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Blanchard, MO?
The ACS sample for Blanchard recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Blanchard, Missouri?
Blanchard's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Blanchard, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Blanchard — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Blanchard, Missouri?
47.1% of adults (25+) in Blanchard hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.