North Town Fork Creek is a neighborhood of 5,870 people in Kansas City. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 34.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. 41% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 56% less than in Kansas City as a whole. Median home value sits at $90,200. 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
Land area
1.53 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.31 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(486)
Black85.3%(5,008)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(265)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(486)
Black85.3%(5,008)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(265)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(111)
Diversity Score
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
