CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 902
Missouri · Lafayette County · 6,553 residents · 92.84 sq mi
Notable rankings
#78highest population in MO6,553#323lowest low broadband in MO82.2%#374lowest low density in MO70.58/sq mi#440lowest low rent in MO$822TRACT SHAPE · Lafayette County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 902 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,815. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value is $190,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
6,553
−3%since 2020
from 6,766 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 73 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−12%since 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,815
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,158
Unchangedsince 2020
from $31,246 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−15%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10%
Information9.4%
Retail trade6.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Other services4.4%
Public administration3.9%
Education & health services3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$190,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $156,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $721 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+11%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(5,926)
Black4.2%(286)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(462)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other1.1%(77)
Diversity Score28.3%(1,914)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(5,476)
Black2.7%(178)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(379)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(520)
Diversity Score36.4%(2,386)
Diversity Score
36
+29%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
−21%since 2020
from 29.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
52.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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 6,553 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 $73,815 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 $190,100, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.1% 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 10.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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