Peaceful Village, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 117, Peaceful Village'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

Peaceful Village is a small community located in Missouri, within Jefferson County. The total population is 117. It ranks as the 841st most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Peaceful Village is 46.6 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Peaceful Village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.0% 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 Peaceful Village is $58,382. This is 17% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.7%. This is 86% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 14.6%. This is 264% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $260,000. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 45.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Peaceful Village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 95.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Peaceful Village, 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.