CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 22
Missouri · Boone County · 7,560 residents · 0.659 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7lowest young in MO#416 US20.4 yrs#10lowest short commute in MO#426 US11.1 min#12highest density in MO11,472/sq mi#22highest population in MO7,560TRACT SHAPE · Boone County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 22 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Boone County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,560
+14%since 2020
from 6,649 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,472 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 10,090 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.4
+4%since 2020
from 19.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,141
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,885 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,205
+29%since 2020
from $5,572 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
−9%since 2020
from 0.541 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
Retail trade2.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$946
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $781 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
95.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.8%
+43.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(5,578)
Black4.8%(321)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(203)
Asian4.9%(326)
Other3.3%(221)
Diversity Score36.2%(2,406)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(6,250)
Black5%(375)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(289)
Asian5.1%(388)
Other3.4%(258)
Diversity Score38.6%(2,918)
Diversity Score
39
+7%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
81.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.1 min
−8%since 2020
from 12.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
31.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
Female
57.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 7,560 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 $29,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $946 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 81.9% 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 35.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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