CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9605
Missouri · Laclede County · 6,162 residents · 7.485 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16lowest short commute in MO#635 US11.8 min#106highest rent burden in MO64.3%#120highest population in MO6,162#220highest high poverty in MO24.7%TRACT SHAPE · Laclede County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 9605 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,254. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $165,900. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,162
+15%since 2020
from 5,358 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
823 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 716 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+3%since 2020
from 37.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,254
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,946 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,545
+59%since 2020
from $21,113 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
+53%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
Information12.3%
Wholesale trade9%
Other services5.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Public administration2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$165,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,037
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $687 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+68%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(4,657)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(476)
Asian1.2%(65)
Other3%(160)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,578)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(5,570)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(321)
Asian1.7%(103)
Other2.7%(168)
Diversity Score22.4%(1,380)
Diversity Score
22
−24%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.8 min
−39%since 2020
from 19.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
51.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 6,162 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 $52,254 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 $165,900, and the typical rent is about $1,037 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.5% 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 24.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Laclede CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024