CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 161
Missouri · Jackson County · 1,624 residents · 0.942 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35highest WFH in MO30.3%#41highest rent burden in MO72.9%#78lowest low income in MO$34,343#109lowest short commute in MO15.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 439 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $251,700. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,624
−21%since 2020
from 2,063 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,724 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 2,190 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+7%since 2020
from 46.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$31,793
−8%since 2020
from $34,570 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
−5%since 2020
from 0.564 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.1%
Retail trade15.5%
Public administration13.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
Construction3.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Information1.8%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$251,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $156,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $749 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
67.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(200)
Black81.1%(1,673)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(119)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other2.8%(58)
Diversity Score41.1%(848)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(194)
Black67.2%(1,091)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(224)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(115)
Diversity Score63.8%(1,036)
Diversity Score
64
+55%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.6 min
−13%since 2020
from 18.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
Female
61.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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 1,624 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $251,700, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.1% 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 26.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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