CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1278
Missouri · St. Louis · 3,582 residents · 0.983 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 1278 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 25.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the St. Louis median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,582
+2%since 2020
from 3,513 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,644 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 3,574 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.4
+10%since 2020
from 23.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,097
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,825 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,204
+21%since 2020
from $15,908 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+3%since 2020
from 0.507 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
Retail trade7%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Other services1.8%
Education & health services1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Public administration1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$833
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $663 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
98.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(991)
Black57.1%(2,007)
Hispanic / Latino6%(211)
Asian7.4%(260)
Other1.3%(44)
Diversity Score73.1%(2,568)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(1,178)
Black55.2%(1,978)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(124)
Asian4.7%(167)
Other3.8%(135)
Diversity Score72.8%(2,606)
Diversity Score
73
Unchangedsince 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
+34%since 2020
from 19.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
57.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 3,582 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 $26,097 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 $833 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.1% 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 30.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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