Conception Junction, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 217, Conception Junction'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

Conception Junction is a small community located in Missouri, within Nodaway County. The total population is 217. It ranks as the 712th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Conception Junction is 39.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.0 years. With 31.8% of the population under 18, Conception Junction has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.1% 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 Conception Junction is $47,500. This is 33% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 72% 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 unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $86,700. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Conception Junction is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Conception Junction has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.7% of all residents.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 95.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Conception Junction, 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.