CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8909
Missouri · Phelps County · 3,868 residents · 1.967 sq mi
Notable rankings
#90lowest short commute in MO15.1 min#305highest old in MO45.8 yrs#398highest education in MO41.7%#477highest per-capita income in MO$42,144TRACT SHAPE · Phelps County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 8909 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,459. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 684 residents. Median home value is $222,700. With a median age of 45.8, 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 45.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
3,868
−15%since 2020
from 4,552 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,966 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 2,314 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+10%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,459
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,781 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,144
+17%since 2020
from $36,154 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
−17%since 2020
from 0.518 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.6%
Information5.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
Construction3%
Other services2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
Public administration0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$222,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $177,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $785 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+6%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(4,226)
Black1.4%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(41)
Asian3.6%(162)
Other1.3%(59)
Diversity Score17%(776)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(3,376)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(166)
Asian3.3%(127)
Other4.4%(172)
Diversity Score29.2%(1,128)
Diversity Score
29
+71%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.1 min
+22%since 2020
from 12.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
47.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 3,868 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 $64,459 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 $222,700, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.7% 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 9.1% 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