CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205.02
Missouri · Newton County · 5,419 residents · 12.475 sq mi
Notable rankings
#62lowest short commute in MO14.4 min#239highest old in MO47.0 yrs#241highest population in MO5,419#443highest per-capita income in MO$43,499TRACT SHAPE · Newton County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 205.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,417. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $230,800. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,419
−7%since 2020
from 5,804 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
434 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 465 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+8%since 2020
from 43.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,417
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,623 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,499
+30%since 2020
from $33,442 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−5%since 2020
from 0.488 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Retail trade10.3%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Other services3.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Public administration1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$230,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $140,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $746 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.3% in 2020
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+13%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(4,761)
Black0.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(280)
Asian3%(177)
Other9.3%(542)
Diversity Score39.4%(2,286)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(4,558)
Black1.4%(74)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(221)
Asian3.4%(184)
Other7%(382)
Diversity Score35.6%(1,928)
Diversity Score
36
−10%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.4 min
−22%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
51.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.1% 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 5,419 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 $75,417 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 $230,800, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.1% 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 12.2% 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