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Woodson Terrace

Missouri · 3,950 residents · 0.775 sq mi
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Woodson Terrace has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,548. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,950
−6%since 2000
from 4,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,097 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 5,405 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Woodson Terrace
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,548
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,363 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,288
+20%since 2000
from $18,581 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,483)
Black11.6%(484)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(104)
Asian1%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.5%(1,403)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(1,763)
Black27.5%(1,086)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(728)
Asian2%(78)
Other6.1%(239)
Diversity Score84.8%(3,348)
Diversity Score
85
+153%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodson Terrace, Missouri?

Woodson Terrace, Missouri has about 3,950 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodson Terrace, Missouri?

The typical household in Woodson Terrace, Missouri earns about $58,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodson Terrace, Missouri expensive?

In Woodson Terrace, Missouri, the median home is worth about $73,100, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Woodson Terrace, Missouri?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Woodson Terrace, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodson Terrace, Missouri?

About 13.5% of people in Woodson Terrace, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodson Terrace, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodson Terrace, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 412 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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