Collins, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 76, Collins'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

Collins is a small community located in Missouri, within St. Clair County. The total population is 76. It ranks as the 914th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Collins is 53.0 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Collins is $45,833. This is 35% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.7%. This is 88% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Collins, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $56,700. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Collins is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Collins has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents.

Education

10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Collins, 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.