CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 162
Missouri · Jackson County · 2,056 residents · 0.513 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52highest high poverty in MO38.7%#62lowest young in MO28.1 yrs#122lowest low income in MO$38,750#133lowest short commute in MO16.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 162 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has grown 33% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $225,000. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Jackson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,056
+33%since 2020
from 1,550 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,008 / sq mi
+33%since 2020
from 3,021 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.1
−1%since 2020
from 28.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,694 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,121
+21%since 2020
from $25,717 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
+1%since 2020
from 0.551 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.4%
Other services8.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Public administration6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Information2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$225,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,205
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $696 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
68.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+86%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(336)
Black49.3%(764)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(361)
Asian2.1%(33)
Other3.6%(56)
Diversity Score81.8%(1,267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(744)
Black47.1%(969)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(180)
Asian4%(83)
Other3.9%(80)
Diversity Score79.5%(1,635)
Diversity Score
80
−3%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.1 min
−25%since 2020
from 21.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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
17.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
56.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% 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 2,056 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 $38,750 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 $225,000, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.8% 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 38.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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