CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 61
Missouri · Jackson County · 2,466 residents · 0.517 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11lowest low home value in MO#529 US$49,700#147highest high poverty in MO28.2%#178highest density in MO4,770/sq mi#306lowest low income in MO$47,807TRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 464 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $49,700. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,466
−16%since 2020
from 2,930 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,770 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 5,667 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−10%since 2020
from 45.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$35,573
−1%since 2020
from $35,962 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−12%since 2020
from 0.518 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
Retail trade20.4%
Wholesale trade15%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Education & health services5.3%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$49,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,105
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $967 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(116)
Black96%(2,814)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(215)
Black79.4%(1,958)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(203)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other3.4%(85)
Diversity Score44.2%(1,091)
Diversity Score
44
+366%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
−12%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
9.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Female
50.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Foreign born
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $49,700, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.0% 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 28.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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