CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1072
Missouri · St. Louis · 596 residents · 0.253 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4highest commute in MO#1155 US45.7 min#5lowest low income in MO#129 US$14,719#221lowest low rent in MO$705#249highest old in MO46.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · St. Louis, MO
The short version
Census Tract 1072 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,719. Population has fallen 43% since 2020, a loss of 457 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 46.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the St. Louis median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
596
−43%since 2020
from 1,053 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,356 / sq mi
−43%since 2020
from 4,162 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+17%since 2020
from 40.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024596
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$14,719
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,091 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,433
+12%since 2020
from $16,517 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.598
+44%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Retail trade4.6%
Information2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$705
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $724 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
55.7% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black98.2%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(19)
Diversity Score4.4%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(32)
Black85.1%(507)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(50)
Diversity Score33.3%(198)
Diversity Score
33
+651%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.7 min
+30%since 2020
from 35.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% 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
35.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
40.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
34.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
Female
65.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
Foreign born
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 596 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 $14,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $705 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.2% 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 46.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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