CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 149.03
Missouri · Jackson County · 5,834 residents · 47.689 sq mi
Notable rankings
#65highest rent burden in MO68.8%#147highest household income in MO$115,639#166highest population in MO5,834#196highest home value in MO$358,600TRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 149.03 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $358,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Jackson County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
5,834
+8%since 2020
from 5,417 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 114 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
−5%since 2020
from 45.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,639
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,548 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,067
+27%since 2020
from $37,875 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+8%since 2020
from 0.353 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
Other services9.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
Information9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Public administration7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
Construction2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$358,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $267,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,342
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+31.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+6%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(5,047)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(198)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other2.5%(135)
Diversity Score16.2%(880)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(5,264)
Black2.9%(169)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(185)
Asian0.8%(44)
Other2.9%(172)
Diversity Score22.9%(1,335)
Diversity Score
23
+41%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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
2.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 5,834 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 $115,639 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 $358,600, and the typical rent is about $1,342 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.1% 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 4.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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