Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO

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2023 Population
133,672
0.462% 1-year growth
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
39.6
1.98% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
15%
5.55% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$60,622
4.11% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$160,900
9.75% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
62,110
0.354% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO had a population of 134k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $60,622. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO grew from 133,057 to 133,672, a 0.462% increase and its median household income grew from $58,231 to $60,622, a 4.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.61%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.34%).

9.06% of the households in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO are Summit Salon Academy Kansas City (84 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was $160,900, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

Most people in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 134k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.84% of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (7.81k people).

In 2023, there were 3.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.8k people) in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.09k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO are Spanish (8,952 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (407 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (389 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
67,676
Women
50.7%
65,849
Men
49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 133,525 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

96.2%
2023 Citizenship
96.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    82.8k ± 2.24k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    24.2k ± 2.14k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    7.09k ± 1.29k
12.9%
Hispanic Population
17.3k people

In 2023, there were 3.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.8k people) in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.09k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

12.9% of the people in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO are hispanic (17.3k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,456 ± 1,205 people
  2. Honduras
    605 ± 603 people
  3. Guatemala
    498 ± 547 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 2,456 Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO residents, followed by Honduras with 605 and Guatemala with 498.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.84%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
7.81k people
5.16%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
6.87k people

As of 2023, 5.84% of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO residents (7.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was 5.16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    8,952 households (7.13%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    407 households (0.324%)
  3. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    389 households (0.31%)

9.06% of the households in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 7.13% of the households in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,895 ± 354
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,478 ± 309
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,292 ± 302

Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO employs 62.1k people. The largest industries in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO are Construction (5,001 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,771 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,448 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($89,116), Automotive repair & maintenance ($86,072), and Administration of economic programs & space research ($82,962).

Males in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,981. The income inequality in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.361, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,007
Women
48%
31,369
Men
52%

The workforce of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 60,376 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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Occupations

62.1k
2022 Value
0.354%
1 Year growth
± 0.354%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.354%, from 61.9k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,180 people), Customer service representatives (2,142 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,023 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

62.1k
2022 Value
0.354%
1 Year growth
± 0.354%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 0.354%, from 61.9k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO, are Construction (5,001 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,771 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,448 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,566
Median earning men ± $1,975
$36,818
Median earning women ± $1,032

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($58,690), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,422), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($49,353), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,594), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,094).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.17%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO awarded 84 degrees. The student population of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 108 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO are White (35 and 41.7%), followed by Black or African American (20 and 23.8%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 19%), and Two or More Races (9 and 10.7%).

The largest universities in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are Summit Salon Academy Kansas City (84 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (61 and 72.6%), General Cosmetology (22 and 26.2%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 and 1.19%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 108 students enrolled in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 56 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 61 degrees awarded
  2. 22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
84 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Summit Salon Academy Kansas City with 84 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO, which is 0.0244 times less than the 82 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 35 degrees mean that there were 1.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 20 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (38.9k), Some college (27.2k), and Secondary Education (15.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was $160,900 in 2023, which is 0.53 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $146,600 to $160,900, a 9.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO is 62.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO is $60,622. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

Property

$160,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,564
$35,231
Median Property Taxes
±$1,470

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

62.4%
Homeownership
2023
60.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 62.4% of the housing units in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.7%.

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Income by Location

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In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was St. Louis County (West) PUMA, MO with a value of $140,160, followed by St. Charles County (South) PUMA, MO and St. Louis County (Southwest) PUMA, MO, with respective values of $117,140 and $116,966.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$60,622
Median Household Income
± $2,052
56.5k
Number of Households
± 2,100

In 2023, the median household income of the 56.5k households in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO grew to $60,622 from the previous year's value of $58,231.

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Wage Distribution

0.361
2022 Wage GINI in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO
0.356
2021 Wage GINI in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO

In 2022, the income inequality in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was 0.361 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.38% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.3%)
  3. Carpooled (7.17%)

In 2023, 80.9% of workers in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.17%).

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Commute Time

23.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO (19.8k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

86.3% of the population of Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 9.11% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1409 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1617 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,409 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,409 patients per year. This represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1,405 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.7%
Uninsured
45.8%
Employer Coverage
15.3%
Medicaid
14.2%
Medicare
9.11%
Non-Group
1.89%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO grew by 1.88% from 13.5% to 13.7%.

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