CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603
Missouri · Howard County · 3,790 residents · 71.136 sq mi
Notable rankings
#48lowest young in MO26.5 yrs#325lowest low density in MO53.28/sq mi#368highest commute in MO27.4 min#385highest high poverty in MO19.1%TRACT SHAPE · Howard County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 9603 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $165,600. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
3,790
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,785 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 53 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.5
−13%since 2020
from 30.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,379
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,083 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,259
+8%since 2020
from $21,493 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−6%since 2020
from 0.441 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
Retail trade8.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Education & health services4.8%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Construction3.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$165,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $117,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $717 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+37%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(3,278)
Black9.9%(376)
Hispanic / Latino1%(39)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.3%(86)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(3,002)
Black10.2%(386)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(172)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other5.5%(209)
Diversity Score44.6%(1,692)
Diversity Score
45
+49%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
+26%since 2020
from 21.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Female
49.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.1% 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 3,790 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 $51,379 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 $165,600, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.8% 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 19.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Howard CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024