CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8906
Missouri · Phelps County · 2,927 residents · 246.885 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30highest commute in MO38.1 min#55lowest low rent burden in MO6.1%#72lowest low density in MO11.86/sq mi#221highest old in MO47.5 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Phelps County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 8906 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $157,000. With a median age of 47.5, 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 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,927
+8%since 2020
from 2,719 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 11 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
−2%since 2020
from 48.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,167
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,659 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,013
+13%since 2020
from $26,562 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−4%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
Retail trade8.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Other services5.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Public administration2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$157,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $761 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
9.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+49%since 2020
from 1.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(2,510)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(56)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other4.4%(119)
Diversity Score18.2%(494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,322)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.9%(437)
Diversity Score43.2%(1,265)
Diversity Score
43
+138%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
38.1 min
+35%since 2020
from 28.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
4.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Female
46.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.9 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 2,927 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 $64,167 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 $157,000, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.6% 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 18.9% 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