CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9606
Missouri · Laclede County · 5,242 residents · 6.057 sq mi
Notable rankings
#190lowest young in MO32.5 yrs#225lowest low education in MO13.5%#280highest population in MO5,242#381lowest low home value in MO$147,100TRACT SHAPE · Laclede County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 9606 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,713. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $147,100. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
5,242
+1%since 2020
from 5,197 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
865 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 858 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
+10%since 2020
from 29.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,713
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,770 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,139
+34%since 2020
from $18,007 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−18%since 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.8%
Information15.4%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$147,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $100,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $672 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
57.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(4,553)
Black1.8%(95)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(108)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other8.3%(431)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(4,836)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(89)
Asian1.3%(66)
Other4.5%(238)
Diversity Score18.3%(959)
Diversity Score
18
−35%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.6 min
+28%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% 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
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 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 5,242 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 $53,713 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 $147,100, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.5% 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 14.4% 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