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North Town Fork Creek

Missouri · Kansas City · 5,870 residents · 1.527 sq mi
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The short version

North Town Fork Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,200. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Kansas City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up North Town Fork Creek; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,870
Population density
3,844 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,535
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,205
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,002
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.7%
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(486)
Black85.3%(5,008)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(265)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(111)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,929)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(486)
Black85.3%(5,008)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(265)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(111)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,929)
Diversity Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
Female
58.1%
Foreign born
4.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri?

North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri has about 5,870 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri?

The typical household in North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri earns about $30,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri expensive?

In North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $90,200, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri?

About 34.6% of people in North Town Fork Creek, Kansas City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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