Edmundson, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 975, Edmundson'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

Edmundson is a small community located in Missouri, within St. Louis County. The total population is 975. It ranks as the 379th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edmundson is 28.8 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 34.4% of the population under 18, Edmundson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Edmundson is $49,213. This is 30% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.1%. This is 123% 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 2.8%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $92,900. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Edmundson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 45.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Edmundson is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (37.5%) is well below the state average of 76.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (43.6% vs 10.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.6% vs 5.2%).

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Edmundson, 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.