CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1256
Missouri · St. Louis · 5,310 residents · 0.803 sq mi
Notable rankings
#57highest WFH in MO28.9%#68highest density in MO6,613/sq mi#68highest foreign-born in MO16.5%#156highest per-capita income in MO$59,102TRACT SHAPE · St. Louis, MO
The short version
Census Tract 1256 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $225,200. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% 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
5,310
−2%since 2020
from 5,438 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,613 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 6,772 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
+4%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,012 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,102
+4%since 2020
from $56,630 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+3%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11%
Information7.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Other services3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
Construction3%
Public administration2.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$225,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $193,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,077 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
81.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(2,684)
Black35.8%(1,947)
Hispanic / Latino5%(273)
Asian5.9%(322)
Other3.9%(212)
Diversity Score77.6%(4,219)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(2,341)
Black41.4%(2,196)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(495)
Asian2.2%(116)
Other3.1%(162)
Diversity Score78.1%(4,145)
Diversity Score
78
+1%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.2 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
62.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
Female
37.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
Foreign born
16.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 5,310 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 $68,750 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 $225,200, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.6% 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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