CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603.01
Missouri · Polk County · 3,701 residents · 84.041 sq mi
Notable rankings
#79lowest low rent in MO#1711 US$599#86lowest low rent burden in MO10.6%#292lowest low broadband in MO81.4%#294lowest low density in MO44.04/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Polk County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 9603.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $228,700. Households here earn about 37% more than the Polk County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,701
+1%since 2020
from 3,675 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 44 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−5%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,635
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,786 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,909
+35%since 2020
from $28,735 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+24.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−6%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.9%
Retail trade13.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
Construction13.2%
Public administration12.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Information5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$228,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $135,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,581)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other2%(74)
Diversity Score6.3%(230)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,563)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(118)
Diversity Score9%(334)
Diversity Score
9
+44%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.9 min
−10%since 2020
from 30.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
49.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 3,701 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 $81,635 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 $228,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.2% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Polk CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024