CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1231
Missouri · St. Louis · 3,306 residents · 0.398 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 1231 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,875. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $268,100. Households here earn about 58% more than the St. Louis median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% 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
3,306
−5%since 2020
from 3,482 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,307 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 8,749 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+5%since 2020
from 36.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,875
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,588
+72%since 2020
from $33,388 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−2%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
Information10.4%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Other services7.4%
Public administration4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$268,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $196,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $806 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−20%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(1,473)
Black48.1%(1,676)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(171)
Asian3.4%(119)
Other1.2%(43)
Diversity Score73.2%(2,549)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46%(1,520)
Black40.8%(1,349)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(259)
Asian1.9%(62)
Other3.5%(116)
Diversity Score76.8%(2,539)
Diversity Score
77
+5%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−22%since 2020
from 25.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
50.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.7% 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 3,306 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 $88,875 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 $268,100, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.3% 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 7.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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