CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1270
Missouri · St. Louis · 1,123 residents · 3.976 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 1270 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,342. Population has fallen 36% since 2020, a loss of 621 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $65,200. The poverty rate of 33.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the St. Louis median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,123
−36%since 2020
from 1,744 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
−36%since 2020
from 439 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+35%since 2020
from 27.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,342
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,911
+92%since 2020
from $14,023 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
−12%since 2020
from 0.529 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.7%
Professional, scientific, technical20.7%
Wholesale trade14.3%
Other services5.3%
Retail trade5.1%
Public administration3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
Construction2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$65,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $833 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−45%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(287)
Black79.9%(1,394)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(61)
Diversity Score41.6%(725)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(110)
Black83.8%(941)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other5.6%(63)
Diversity Score35.6%(400)
Diversity Score
36
−14%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
−3%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
−26.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
12.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Female
41.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 1,123 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 $38,342 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 $65,200, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.3% 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 33.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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