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Black Jack

Missouri · 6,634 residents · 2.586 sq mi
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Black Jack has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $134,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,634
−2%since 2000
from 6,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.7
+14%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Black Jack
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.5%(363)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(403)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(436)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(411)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(399)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(764)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(715)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.5%(766)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.5%(897)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.6%(835)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.2%(413)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(232)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,298
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,114
+15%since 2000
from $22,705 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−13%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(631)
Black84.5%(5,609)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(81)
Asian0.5%(35)
Other0.6%(37)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(14)
Ancestry
German5.9%(406)
Irish5%(346)
American4.1%(282)
Greek3.3%(228)
Nigerian1.3%(89)
English1%(70)
Norwegian0.7%(51)
Italian0.6%(45)
Czech0.3%(21)
Polish0.3%(18)
Swedish0.3%(18)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.2%(15)
West Indian0.2%(14)
Jamaican0.2%(14)
Syrian0.1%(7)
Egyptian0.1%(6)
Croatian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Greek population · Largest Subsaharan African population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married42.6%(985)
Married47.7%(1,102)
Widowed5.2%(121)
Divorced4.4%(102)
Women 15+
Never married27%(798)
Married47.1%(1,389)
Widowed9.9%(293)
Divorced16%(471)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Jack, Missouri?

Black Jack, Missouri has about 6,634 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Jack, Missouri earns about $57,298 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 $134,300, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Black Jack, Missouri?

About 22.5% 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 15.8% 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 506 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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