CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1242
Missouri · St. Louis · 3,775 residents · 0.308 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest density in MO12,256/sq mi#185lowest low income in MO$41,927#238highest rent burden in MO55.9%#302highest high poverty in MO21.4%TRACT SHAPE · St. Louis, MO
The short version
Census Tract 1242 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,927. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $221,800. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the St. Louis median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
3,775
−8%since 2020
from 4,084 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,256 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 13,260 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
+2%since 2020
from 34.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,927
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,230 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,060
+27%since 2020
from $23,613 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−1%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
Retail trade7.4%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$221,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $150,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,019 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
57.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+28%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(1,110)
Black60.2%(2,459)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(296)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other4.6%(186)
Diversity Score69.5%(2,839)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(1,566)
Black44.1%(1,666)
Hispanic / Latino9%(340)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other4.6%(172)
Diversity Score77.9%(2,939)
Diversity Score
78
+12%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.9 min
−29%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% 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
21.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Female
46.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Foreign born
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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 3,775 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 $41,927 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 $221,800, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.2% 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 21.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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