CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Missouri · Greene County · 4,988 residents · 0.385 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest high poverty in MO#117 US71.6%#6highest density in MO12,956/sq mi#8lowest young in MO#419 US20.4 yrs#12lowest low income in MO#328 US$18,167TRACT SHAPE · Greene County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 2 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,167. Population has declined 9% since 2020. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 71.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the Greene County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,988
−9%since 2020
from 5,466 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,956 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 14,197 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.4
+3%since 2020
from 19.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,167
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $16,772 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,918
+57%since 2020
from $5,691 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
71.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
+14%since 2020
from 0.501 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
Other services4.1%
Public administration4.1%
Wholesale trade3%
Retail trade2.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$837
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $692 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
72.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(4,500)
Black5.5%(298)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(181)
Asian6.5%(356)
Other2.4%(131)
Diversity Score39.2%(2,141)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(4,191)
Black8.5%(425)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(44)
Asian2.3%(117)
Other4.2%(211)
Diversity Score35.5%(1,773)
Diversity Score
36
−9%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.0 min
+16%since 2020
from 12.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% 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
9.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 4,988 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 $18,167 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 $837 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.3% 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 71.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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