CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603
Missouri · Dent County · 2,352 residents · 2.095 sq mi
Notable rankings
#68lowest low broadband in MO73.2%#88lowest low rent in MO#1848 US$608#195lowest short commute in MO17.0 min#199lowest low home value in MO$112,300TRACT SHAPE · Dent County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 9603 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $112,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
2,352
+14%since 2020
from 2,061 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 984 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
−11%since 2020
from 49.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,425
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,302 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,420
+40%since 2020
from $22,381 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+19%since 2020
from 0.444 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Retail trade3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Education & health services2.5%
Construction2.3%
Other services2.3%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Manufacturing0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$112,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $505 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−21%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,763)
Black1.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(68)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(204)
Diversity Score32.2%(663)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,150)
Black1.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(144)
Diversity Score20%(471)
Diversity Score
20
−38%since 2020
from 32 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.0 min
−27%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
Female
58.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 2,352 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 $44,425 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 $112,300, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.5% 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 10.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Dent CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024