Kelso village, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Kelso village is a small community located in Missouri. The total population is 593. It ranks as the 479th most populous out of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kelso village is 32.8 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kelso village is $54,853. This is 20% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $213,800. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kelso village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents.

Education

28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kelso village, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.