CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 208
Missouri · Newton County · 6,226 residents · 82.41 sq mi
Notable rankings
#115highest population in MO6,226#302lowest low rent in MO$754#303lowest low rent burden in MO22.5%#386lowest low density in MO75.55/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Newton County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 208 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $184,800.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
6,226
−1%since 2020
from 6,314 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 77 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+1%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,716
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,474 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,838
+22%since 2020
from $24,464 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−13%since 2020
from 0.423 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
Information11.6%
Finance & insurance9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Other services7.7%
Public administration7.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$184,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $143,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $693 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−5%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(5,436)
Black0.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(430)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other5.8%(367)
Diversity Score31.3%(1,978)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(4,688)
Black2.1%(133)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(756)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other10.2%(638)
Diversity Score50.9%(3,170)
Diversity Score
51
+62%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
+32%since 2020
from 16.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Female
53.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 6,226 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 $69,716 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 $184,800, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.1% 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 13.7% 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