Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO

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2023 Population

142,173

0.102% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

38.4

0.261% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.05%

0.689% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$83,100

2.32% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$244,100

7.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

67,120

1.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO had a population of 142k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $83,100. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO declined from 142,318 to 142,173, a −0.102% decrease and its median household income grew from $81,213 to $83,100, a 2.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.16%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.84%), White (Hispanic) (2.39%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.19%).

3.91% of the households in Jackson County (East) 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.

99.1% of the residents in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO are House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs (118 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO was $244,100, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO was 2 cars per household.

Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO borders Cass & Bates Counties PUMA, MO, Jackson County (North Central) PUMA, MO, Jackson County (South Central) PUMA, MO, Johnson, Lafayette, Ray, Clinton & Caldwell Counties PUMA, MO, and Clay County (Northeast) PUMA, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO is home to a population of 142k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.22% of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO residents were born outside of the country (3.15k people).

In 2023, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.45k Two+ (Non-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 (East) PUMA, MO are Spanish (3,659 households), Vietnamese (282 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (163 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,513

Women

51.5%

69,146

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 142,659 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Jackson County (East) 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 (East) PUMA, MO was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 2.15k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.2k ± 1.41k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.45k ± 706

6.12%

Hispanic Population

8.7k people

6.12% of the people in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO are hispanic (8.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
501 ± 549 people
Philippines
234 ± 375 people
Iran
156 ± 306 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 501 Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO residents, followed by Philippines with 234 and Iran with 156.

Foreign-Born Population

2.22%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.15k people

1.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.56k people

As of 2023, 2.22% of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO residents (3.15k 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 (East) PUMA, MO was 1.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,659 households (2.76%)
Vietnamese
282 households (0.213%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
163 households (0.123%)

3.91% of the households in Jackson County (East) 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 (East) PUMA, MO was Spanish. 2.76% of the households in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,511 ± 408
Gulf War (2001-)
1,921 ± 412
Gulf War (1990s)
1,297 ± 212

Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO employs 67.1k people. The largest industries in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO are Construction (5,096 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,645 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,097 people), and the highest paying industries are Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($134,600), Cement, concrete, lime, & gypsum product manufacturing ($122,912), and Offices of physicians ($111,955).

Males in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,421. The income inequality in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,831

Women

49.8%

32,085

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO in 2020 was 63,916 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO.

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Occupations

67.1k

2022 Value

1.42%

1 Year growth

± 1.42%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.42%, from 66.2k employees to 67.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO, are Customer service representatives (1,922 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,868 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,755 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.1k

2022 Value

1.42%

1 Year growth

± 1.42%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO grew at a rate of 1.42%, from 66.2k employees to 67.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO, are Construction (5,096 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,645 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,097 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO, though some of these residents may live in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,882

Median earning men ± $1,685

$42,288

Median earning women ± $1,687

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,212), Manufacturing ($71,547), and Construction ($69,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,569), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,889), and Construction ($50,652).

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO awarded 118 degrees. The student population of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 118 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO are White (60 and 50.8%), followed by Black or African American (41 and 34.7%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 8.47%), and Two or More Races (4 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO by number of degrees awarded are House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs (118 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (49 and 41.5%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (44 and 37.3%), and General Cosmetology (23 and 19.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 120 students enrolled in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO, 1.67% men and 98.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 59 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nail Specialist & Manicurist
49 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
44 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
2 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

118 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was House of Heavilin Beauty College-Blue Springs with 118 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO, which is 0.0172 times less than the 116 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 60 degrees mean that there were 1.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 41 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.924% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.309% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.2k), Some college (25.6k), and Bachelors Degree (18.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO was $244,100 in 2023, which is 0.805 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $227,700 to $244,100, a 7.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO is $83,100. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jackson County (East) 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.

Housing

Property

$244,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,418

$38,049

Median Property Taxes

±$1,473

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 (East) PUMA, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2023

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.8% of the housing units in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackson County (East) 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.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,100

Median Household Income

± $2,238

53.7k

Number of Households

± 1,894

In 2023, the median household income of the 53.7k households in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO grew to $83,100 from the previous year's value of $81,213.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.414

2022 Wage GINI in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO

0.4

2021 Wage GINI in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO

In 2022, the income inequality in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.47% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Worked At Home (14.1%)
Carpooled (5.24%)

In 2023, 79.3% of workers in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.1%) and those who carpooled to work (5.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackson County (East) 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 (East) PUMA, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO (11.3k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson County (East) 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.8% of the population of Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 9.83% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.19% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

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).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.18%

Uninsured

58.7%

Employer Coverage

9.83%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO declined by 7.4% from 7.75% to 7.18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackson County (East) PUMA, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.