CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 27
Missouri · Buchanan County · 3,519 residents · 135.421 sq mi
Notable rankings
#206lowest low density in MO25.99/sq mi#242highest home value in MO$337,100#439lowest low broadband in MO84.6%#480highest per-capita income in MO$41,988TRACT SHAPE · Buchanan County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 27 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,714. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $337,100. Households here earn about 28% more than the Buchanan County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
3,519
−3%since 2020
from 3,630 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 27 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+1%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,714
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,393 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,988
+27%since 2020
from $33,133 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
Information9.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Other services6.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
Construction5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Public administration4.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Education & health services1.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$337,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $244,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $847 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+10%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(3,165)
Black3.5%(127)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(133)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(205)
Diversity Score29.3%(1,062)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(3,227)
Black1.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(191)
Diversity Score19.5%(685)
Diversity Score
19
−33%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.7 min
+14%since 2020
from 20.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.2% 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
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
Female
45.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.4 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 3,519 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 $79,714 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 $337,100, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.1% 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 11.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Buchanan CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024