CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 166
Missouri · Jackson County · 1,687 residents · 0.483 sq mi
Notable rankings
#55highest rent burden in MO70.1%#118lowest low income in MO$38,426#119highest foreign-born in MO12.4%#137lowest low home value in MO$97,900TRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 166 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% 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 $97,900. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Jackson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,687
+11%since 2020
from 1,525 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,493 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 3,157 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−19%since 2020
from 43.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,426
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,533 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,515
−12%since 2020
from $23,366 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−4%since 2020
from 0.464 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.2%
Information13.3%
Retail trade10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$97,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $712 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+54%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(87)
Black91.2%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(34)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(313)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(95)
Black71.8%(1,212)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(333)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(47)
Diversity Score55.1%(930)
Diversity Score
55
+169%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.7 min
+39%since 2020
from 19.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
32.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
61.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
12.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 1,687 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 $38,426 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 $97,900, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.6% 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 20.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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