CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Missouri · Boone County · 1,771 residents · 0.346 sq mi
Notable rankings
#38highest high poverty in MO41.6%#44lowest young in MO25.6 yrs#74lowest low income in MO$34,112#75highest foreign-born in MO15.5%TRACT SHAPE · Boone County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 2 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,112. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $127,300. At a median age of 25.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Boone County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,771
−7%since 2020
from 1,912 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,118 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 5,526 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.6
−5%since 2020
from 26.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,112
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,452 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,518
+16%since 2020
from $19,359 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+7%since 2020
from 0.359 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
Retail trade6.6%
Other services3.8%
Public administration3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$127,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $100,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $742 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
85.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+9%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,676)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(109)
Asian3%(57)
Other2.7%(51)
Diversity Score28.3%(542)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(1,308)
Black5%(89)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(45)
Asian13.4%(237)
Other5.2%(92)
Diversity Score53.8%(954)
Diversity Score
54
+90%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.4 min
+13%since 2020
from 18.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
15.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 1,771 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 $34,112 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 $127,300, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.0% 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 41.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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