CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2126
Missouri · St. Louis County · 4,156 residents · 1.292 sq mi
Notable rankings
#246lowest low home value in MO$120,000#365highest WFH in MO17.7%#394lowest low rent burden in MO25.9%#398highest density in MO3,217/sq miTRACT SHAPE · St. Louis County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 2126 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,025. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value is $120,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
4,156
−13%since 2020
from 4,759 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,217 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 3,683 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,025
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,477 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,132
+44%since 2020
from $27,189 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+16%since 2020
from 0.342 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
Retail trade6.7%
Information5.5%
Other services2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$120,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,025 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+15%since 2020
from 1.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(1,538)
Black63.8%(3,037)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(109)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.5%(70)
Diversity Score60.9%(2,900)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42%(1,746)
Black53.7%(2,230)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(84)
Diversity Score66.8%(2,778)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
−28%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Female
60.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 4,156 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 $70,025 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 $120,000, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.1% 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 7.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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