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Black Jack

Missouri · 6,929 residents · 2.586 sq mi
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Black Jack has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $145,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,929
+2%since 2000
from 6,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,679 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Black Jack
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,553
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,806 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,108
+11%since 2000
from $22,705 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+51%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(1,774)
Black71.2%(4,833)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(45)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.7%(3,441)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(1,120)
Black80.8%(5,596)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(51)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other4.6%(318)
Diversity Score44.2%(3,063)
Diversity Score
44
−13%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Jack, Missouri?

Black Jack, Missouri has about 6,929 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Jack, Missouri?

The typical household in Black Jack, Missouri earns about $50,553 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Jack, Missouri expensive?

In Black Jack, Missouri, the median home is worth about $145,600, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Black Jack, Missouri?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Black Jack, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Jack, Missouri?

About 14.7% of people in Black Jack, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Jack, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Jack, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 801 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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