Vanduser, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 198, Vanduser'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

Vanduser is a small community located in Missouri, within Scott County. The total population is 198. It ranks as the 737th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vanduser is 29.9 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 30.3% of the population under 18, Vanduser has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vanduser is $42,500. This is 40% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.4%. This is 118% 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 17.3%. This is 331% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $64,100. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Vanduser is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vanduser is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 59.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Vanduser, 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.