Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Black Jack, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,589

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

88.7%5,845

White

9%590

Two or More

2%131

Asian

0.2%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%165

High School Diploma

22.7%1,042

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%434

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%782

Associate's Degree

7.9%362

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%709

Master's Degree

12.4%570

Professional Degree

2.3%104

Doctorate

2%93

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

32.2%

Graduate+

16.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$193,000

Median Renti

$1,166

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.1%2,095

Renter-Occupied

21.9%588

Total Units

3,054

Homeownership

78.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%135

$50K–$100K

2.5%53

$100K–$150K

9.1%191

$150K–$200K

38.4%805

$200K–$300K

34.6%725

$300K–$500K

8.9%186

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

209

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%14

2000–2009

8%245

1990–1999

13%396

1980–1989

8.8%268

1970–1979

21.5%658

1960–1969

24.7%754

1950–1959

15.3%468

1939 or earlier

8.2%251

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.2%2,260

Electricity

13.3%358

Wood

1.2%31

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%17

Fuel Oil

0.6%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,331

Mean Household Incomei

$89,498

Per Capita Incomei

$36,486

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,235

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%120

$10K–$15K

0.5%14

$15K–$20K

1.3%35

$20K–$25K

2.3%61

$25K–$30K

2.9%77

$30K–$35K

5.1%137

$35K–$40K

2.1%56

$40K–$45K

1.6%43

$45K–$50K

5.5%148

$50K–$60K

9.7%260

$60K–$75K

12.2%326

$75K–$100K

23.3%625

$100K–$125K

5.4%146

$125K–$150K

10.2%275

$150K–$200K

4.8%129

$200K+

8.6%231

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

175

Residentsi

338

Avg. Tenant Renti

$408/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes79% occupied$623/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8131 homes91% occupied$341/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC2 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,331/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

82.9%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

14.9%

Low income$39K–$63K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

79.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97.7% of subsidized households are minority

18.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

651%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,888

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,042

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

601(12.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured