Edgar Springs, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 224, Edgar Springs'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

Edgar Springs is a small community located in Missouri, within Phelps County. The total population is 224. It ranks as the 705th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edgar Springs is 43.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Edgar Springs is $51,771. This is 27% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $95,000. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Edgar Springs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Edgar Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 88.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Edgar Springs, 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.