Conception, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 202, Conception'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 is a small community located in Missouri, within Nodaway County. The total population is 202. It ranks as the 730th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Conception is 27.3 years. This is 30% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 7.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.3% 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 is $50,417. This is 29% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Conception, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $114,100. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Conception is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Conception has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 6.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.4% vs 2.1%).

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 96.3%. Notably, 25.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Conception, 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.