CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 704
Missouri · Bates County · 2,637 residents · 206.242 sq mi
Notable rankings
#80lowest low density in MO12.79/sq mi#141lowest low home value in MO$98,700#174lowest low education in MO12.1%#222highest commute in MO30.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Bates County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 704 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $98,700. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,637
−5%since 2020
from 2,771 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 13 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+3%since 2020
from 41.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,708 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,562
+15%since 2020
from $24,854 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−11%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Wholesale trade13.3%
Retail trade11.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
Construction6.7%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$98,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $86,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $612 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−11%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,642)
Black1.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(31)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other1.9%(53)
Diversity Score11.3%(313)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,533)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.4%(64)
Diversity Score9.6%(253)
Diversity Score
10
−15%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.1 min
+1%since 2020
from 29.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
53.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,637 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 21.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Bates CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024