CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2157
Missouri · St. Louis County · 6,002 residents · 1.4 sq mi
Notable rankings
#144highest population in MO6,002#169highest high poverty in MO26.9%#224highest density in MO4,287/sq mi#368highest rent in MO$1,251TRACT SHAPE · St. Louis County, MO
The short version
Census Tract 2157 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,799. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $147,100. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the St. Louis County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,002
+16%since 2020
from 5,160 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,287 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 3,686 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,799
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,066 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,454
+9%since 2020
from $27,977 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+8%since 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Other services6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
Public administration3.9%
Information3.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$147,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,251
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,141 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.1%(1,193)
Black72.4%(3,735)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(46)
Asian1.7%(90)
Other1.9%(96)
Diversity Score52.7%(2,721)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(1,300)
Black59.5%(3,569)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(605)
Asian6.1%(367)
Other2.7%(161)
Diversity Score73.1%(4,388)
Diversity Score
73
+39%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
+14%since 2020
from 19.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
Female
49.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
Foreign born
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 6,002 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 $61,799 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 $147,100, and the typical rent is about $1,251 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.6% 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 26.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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