Deering, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 74, Deering'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

Deering is a small community located in Missouri, within Pemiscot County. The total population is 74. It ranks as the 920th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deering is 37.0 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 29.7% of the population under 18, Deering has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Deering is $65,227. This is 8% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Deering, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $62,300. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Deering is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Deering has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower 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. Notably, 22.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Deering, 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.