CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38
Missouri · Jackson County · 2,133 residents · 0.247 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest young in MO#56 US17.9 yrs#5highest high poverty in MO#216 US64.9%#17lowest low income in MO#670 US$22,143#28lowest low education in MO7.0%TRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 38 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,143. Population has grown 27% since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 17.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 64.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Jackson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 17.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,133
+27%since 2020
from 1,675 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,636 / sq mi
+27%since 2020
from 6,781 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
17.9
−46%since 2020
from 33.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$22,143
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,727 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,870
−27%since 2020
from $17,613 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
64.9%
+40.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+8%since 2020
from 0.459 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services33.5%
Finance & insurance13.3%
Public administration10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
Retail trade5.6%
Education & health services3.4%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Information1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,056
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $653 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
74.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−21.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.5%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13%(218)
Black80.6%(1,350)
Hispanic / Latino2%(34)
Asian1%(17)
Other3.3%(56)
Diversity Score41.5%(695)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(134)
Black88.7%(1,893)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(51)
Diversity Score25.9%(552)
Diversity Score
26
−38%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.6 min
−23%since 2020
from 24.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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
25.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
48.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 2,133 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 $22,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.0% 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 64.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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