CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205
Missouri · Cole County · 2,854 residents · 64.804 sq mi
Notable rankings
#132lowest low poverty in MO3.0%#295lowest low density in MO44.04/sq mi#434lowest low rent in MO$818TRACT SHAPE · Cole County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 205 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,977. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $199,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
2,854
−4%since 2020
from 2,983 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 46 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 41.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,977
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,886 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,524
+23%since 2020
from $28,035 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
+9%since 2020
from 0.328 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18%
Information11.2%
Other services6.5%
Public administration6.5%
Finance & insurance5%
Retail trade3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Construction1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$199,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $164,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $643 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,900)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other2%(59)
Diversity Score6.8%(203)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,547)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(60)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other7.8%(224)
Diversity Score24.6%(703)
Diversity Score
25
+262%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
+7%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
49.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 2,854 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 $73,977 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 $199,300, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 3.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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