Population 13,074 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Excelsior Springs
Household size in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Excelsior Springs average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Kansas City area, where it has 2.55 people. Household size has climbed from 2.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Excelsior Springs is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 39.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Excelsior Springs than nationally: 10.1%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Kansas City area. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Excelsior Springs
Renters in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 31.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 33.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 34.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 34.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Excelsior Springs own their homes; 27.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 7.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Excelsior Springs is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Kansas City area (7.5%). Vacancy is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1977 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Excelsior Springs is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $717 | $897 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $746 | $980 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $869 | $1,095 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,043 | $1,395 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$325 | +$498 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Excelsior Springs costs $1,043 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $325 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Excelsior Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 33.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 34.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 37.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 39.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Excelsior Springs: 17.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.6 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 90.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 90.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 91.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 92.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Excelsior Springs never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend. Excelsior Springs has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Missouri cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Excelsior Springs
| Period | Excelsior Springs | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Excelsior Springs is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Kansas City area (4.0%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Excelsior Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs | 2.70 | 37.5 | 10.1% | 27.3% | 10.7% | 1971 | $1,043 | 17.8% | 86.3% | 5.3% |
| Crystal Lakes | 2.79 | 43.7 | 9.2% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 1978 | $1,088 | 11.5% | 88.8% | 4.1% |
| Prathersville | 2.45 | 52.5 | 4.7% | 15.6% | 9.6% | 1977 | $1,101 | 45.6% | 96.2% | 3.7% |
| Excelsior Estates | 2.70 | 41.8 | 8.3% | 25.1% | 6.7% | 1978 | $923 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 1.3% |
| Wood Heights | 2.87 | 41.5 | 9.2% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 1981 | $991 | 15.9% | 94.1% | 6.5% |
| Vibbard | 2.78 | 43.0 | 2.2% | 10.6% | 7.2% | 1990 | $550 | 30.6% | 93.3% | 2.9% |
| Mosby | 2.48 | 49.1 | 6.1% | 14.6% | 10.0% | 1983 | $1,030 | 40.0% | 96.4% | 3.8% |
| Kearney | 2.65 | 42.5 | 6.9% | 18.5% | 4.9% | 1996 | $1,304 | 39.8% | 96.7% | 3.9% |
| Elkhorn | 2.93 | 45.5 | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1981 | $798 | 13.5% | 92.5% | 7.7% |
| Missouri City | 2.57 | 43.1 | 1.8% | 10.8% | 6.3% | 1979 | $1,225 | 34.6% | 94.9% | 5.5% |
| Lawson | 2.91 | 37.9 | 8.0% | 17.9% | 8.5% | 1982 | $971 | 21.2% | 93.2% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Excelsior Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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