CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1156
Missouri · St. Louis · 3,818 residents · 0.708 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 1156 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,363. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 1,082 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the St. Louis median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,818
−22%since 2020
from 4,900 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,393 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 6,921 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+3%since 2020
from 39.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,363
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,326 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,660
+61%since 2020
from $17,842 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−7%since 2020
from 0.537 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.1%
Information6.6%
Other services6.1%
Public administration6.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$791
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $626 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
81.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(2,407)
Black27%(1,322)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(531)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other12.7%(624)
Diversity Score82.2%(4,030)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30%(1,144)
Black67.6%(2,580)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(94)
Diversity Score56.6%(2,162)
Diversity Score
57
−31%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.0 min
+66%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
53.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% 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 3,818 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 $32,363 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 $791 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.4% 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 23.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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