CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 159
Missouri · Jackson County · 1,256 residents · 0.236 sq mi
Notable rankings
#96highest foreign-born in MO13.8%#123highest density in MO5,322/sq mi#228highest rent in MO$1,399#238lowest short commute in MO17.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 159 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,829. Population has fallen 37% since 2020, a loss of 749 residents. Median home value is $180,500. At a median age of 34.2, 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 34.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
1,256
−37%since 2020
from 2,005 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,322 / sq mi
−37%since 2020
from 8,496 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
+11%since 2020
from 30.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,829
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,568 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,346
+69%since 2020
from $22,146 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+19%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.8%
Information5.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
Other services0.4%
Public administration0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$180,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,399
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $983 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−4%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44%(883)
Black38%(762)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(57)
Asian13.9%(278)
Other1.2%(25)
Diversity Score80.2%(1,608)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(613)
Black30.5%(383)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(29)
Asian15.8%(199)
Other2.5%(32)
Diversity Score80.3%(1,009)
Diversity Score
80
Unchangedsince 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.6 min
−4%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
5.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
64.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
Female
35.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
Foreign born
13.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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 1,256 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 $61,829 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 $180,500, and the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.7% 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 16.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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