CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Missouri · Boone County · 4,257 residents · 1.859 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21highest education in MO#1386 US82.7%#48highest broadband in MO98.6%#129lowest short commute in MO16.0 min#138highest per-capita income in MO$60,667TRACT SHAPE · Boone County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 6 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,813. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $326,500. Households here earn about 50% more than the Boone County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% 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
4,257
−3%since 2020
from 4,403 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,290 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 2,368 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
−8%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$108,813
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,138 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,667
+10%since 2020
from $54,984 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−12%since 2020
from 0.452 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.4%
Other services5.6%
Retail trade4.2%
Public administration3.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$326,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $260,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $958 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+3%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(3,954)
Black0.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(111)
Asian1.6%(72)
Other5.1%(226)
Diversity Score23.7%(1,045)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,729)
Black4.1%(176)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(114)
Asian2.4%(102)
Other3.2%(136)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,217)
Diversity Score
29
+20%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
52.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.0 min
+27%since 2020
from 12.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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 4,257 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 $108,813 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 $326,500, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 82.7% 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 7.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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