CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 96
Missouri · Jackson County · 1,474 residents · 2.521 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30highest rent burden in MO76.2%#121lowest low education in MO10.8%#130lowest low broadband in MO76.8%#195highest foreign-born in MO9.8%TRACT SHAPE · Jackson County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 96 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,092. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Jackson County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,474
−10%since 2020
from 1,642 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
585 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 651 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
+17%since 2020
from 29.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,092
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,551 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,875
+55%since 2020
from $14,748 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−12%since 2020
from 0.430 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26.1%
Professional, scientific, technical26.1%
Wholesale trade15.5%
Information9.1%
Other services5%
Public administration5%
Retail trade2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,208
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $702 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
51.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(652)
Black54.9%(902)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score67.3%(1,105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(474)
Black47.4%(699)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(219)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(82)
Diversity Score80.8%(1,191)
Diversity Score
81
+20%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−15%since 2020
from 23.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6.8% 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
14.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
18.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
Female
56.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
Foreign born
9.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% 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 1,474 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 $46,092 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 $1,208 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.8% 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 20.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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