CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 56.01
Missouri · Jackson County · 1,698 residents · 0.247 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest low home value in MO#227 US$38,000#29lowest low rent in MO#721 US$511#47lowest low broadband in MO#1911 US70.7%#61highest density in MO6,874/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 56.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,649. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Jackson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,698
−8%since 2020
from 1,854 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,874 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 7,506 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
−3%since 2020
from 55.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,649
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,778
+51%since 2020
from $15,081 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+7%since 2020
from 0.451 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.7%
Information7.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$511
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $470 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
51.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(144)
Black91.3%(1,692)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(18)
Diversity Score20.1%(373)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(74)
Black90.9%(1,543)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(81)
Diversity Score21.3%(361)
Diversity Score
21
+6%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
−21%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.6%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
31.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
+39.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
58.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.2% 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 1,698 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 $40,649 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 $511 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.7% 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 18.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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