CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 144
Missouri · Jackson County · 2,951 residents · 4.633 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13highest broadband in MO99.5%#165highest home value in MO$371,200#165highest WFH in MO22.7%#186highest rent in MO$1,468TRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 144 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $371,200. Households here earn about 26% more than the Jackson County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
2,951
+8%since 2020
from 2,738 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
637 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 591 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−6%since 2020
from 39.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,183
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,425 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,806
+26%since 2020
from $38,775 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+22%since 2020
from 0.367 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.6%
Public administration14.6%
Information10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$371,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $285,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,468
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,057 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+9%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(1,621)
Black34.9%(956)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(75)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other2.4%(65)
Diversity Score65.8%(1,801)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(1,567)
Black36.5%(1,078)
Hispanic / Latino3%(90)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other7.2%(212)
Diversity Score72.3%(2,134)
Diversity Score
72
+10%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.1 min
+32%since 2020
from 22.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 2,951 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 $86,183 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 $371,200, and the typical rent is about $1,468 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.2% 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 14.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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