CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 18
Missouri · Jackson County · 2,758 residents · 0.383 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest foreign-born in MO42.7%#57highest density in MO7,201/sq mi#70lowest low education in MO9.0%#111lowest low broadband in MO76.1%TRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 18 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% 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 $109,200. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Jackson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,758
−2%since 2020
from 2,802 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,201 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 7,316 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 35.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,885
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,623 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,500
+34%since 2020
from $16,755 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−18%since 2020
from 0.424 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.8%
Public administration17.8%
Retail trade16.3%
Wholesale trade14.8%
Finance & insurance10.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Information7.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$109,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,243
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,214 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
59.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+34%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(591)
Black30.9%(865)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(1,061)
Asian8.7%(245)
Other1.4%(40)
Diversity Score88.6%(2,483)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(542)
Black28.5%(787)
Hispanic / Latino44.7%(1,234)
Asian4.5%(123)
Other2.6%(72)
Diversity Score84.6%(2,334)
Diversity Score
85
−4%since 2020
from 89 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.2 min
−14%since 2020
from 37.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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
14.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Female
55.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Foreign born
42.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% 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 2,758 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 $39,885 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 $109,200, and the typical rent is about $1,243 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.0% 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 25.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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