CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 203
Missouri · Newton County · 3,138 residents · 9.441 sq mi
Notable rankings
#255lowest low rent in MO$722#283highest rent burden in MO53.8%#359highest high poverty in MO20.0%#450lowest young in MO36.0 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Newton County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 203 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,698. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $204,900. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
3,138
−6%since 2020
from 3,322 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
332 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 352 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,698
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,015
+29%since 2020
from $22,578 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+18%since 2020
from 0.368 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.2%
Information11.4%
Wholesale trade7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
Construction6.6%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Other services3.8%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$204,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $144,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $756 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+30.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,675)
Black3.2%(105)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(357)
Asian1.4%(46)
Other4.2%(139)
Diversity Score42.1%(1,400)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,543)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(169)
Asian5.2%(162)
Other8%(252)
Diversity Score41.4%(1,299)
Diversity Score
41
−2%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.8 min
+29%since 2020
from 19.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
0.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
43.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% 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 3,138 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 $56,698 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 $204,900, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.4% 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 20.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024