Poverty Rate in Jackson County, Missouri
In Jackson County, Missouri, an estimated 105,987 of 705,239 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, Missouri?
The poverty rate in Jackson County, Missouri is 15%.
- How many people in Jackson County, Missouri live in poverty?
In Jackson County, Missouri, an estimated 105,987 of 705,239 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jackson County, Missouri compare to the average for Missouri?
The poverty rate in Jackson County, Missouri is 13.64% higher than the Missouri average. In Jackson County, Missouri, an estimated 15.0% of 705,239 people live in poverty. In Missouri, 13.2% of 6,005,542 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jackson County, Missouri compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jackson County, Missouri is 19.05% higher than the US average. In Jackson County, Missouri, an estimated 15.0% of 705,239 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Belton, Missouri 8.9% of 23,990 people.
- Blue Springs, Missouri 6.4% of 58,273 people.
- Blue Summit, Missouri 34.9% of 782 people.
- Buckner, Missouri 10.1% of 2,886 people.
- Grain Valley, Missouri 7% of 15,554 people.
Under 18 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
14.5% of 162 thousand people
Under 5 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
14.9% of 42 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
14.3% of 120 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
14.1% of 161 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
10.9% of 432 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
12.3% of 167 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
9.9% of 264 thousand people
60 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
12.1% of 161 thousand people
65 years and over
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
11.1% of 114 thousand people
White
7.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
7.9% of 434 thousand people
Black or African American
19.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
19.9% of 159 thousand people
Asian
14.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
14.5% of 13 thousand people
Some other race
17.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
17.9% of 25 thousand people
Two or more races
14.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
14.9% of 72 thousand people
Hispanic
15.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
15.5% of 82 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
7.6% of 418 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
10.4% of 488 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
26% of 37 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
13.1% of 127 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
10.5% of 149 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
4.9% of 175 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
5.8% of 383 thousand people
Employed
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
4.9% of 370 thousand people
Male
4.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
4.4% of 190 thousand people
Female
5.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
5.5% of 181 thousand people
Unemployed
29.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
29.2% of 13 thousand people
Male
25.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
25.8% of 6 thousand people
Female
32.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
32.6% of 6 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
11% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
11% of 566 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
2.4% of 280 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
14.7% of 116 thousand people
Did not work
22.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
22.7% of 170 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
20.8% of 178 thousand people
Male
20.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
20.7% of 88 thousand people
Female
20.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
20.9% of 90 thousand people
18 to 24 years
30.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
30.2% of 21 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
12.5% of 41 thousand people
35 to 44 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
14.9% of 24 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
19.5% of 19 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
26.6% of 29 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
23.6% of 24 thousand people
75 years and over
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
21.5% of 19 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
3.1% of 91 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
31.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
31.2% of 34 thousand people
Did not work
44.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
44.1% of 54 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jackson County, Missouri
2023
11.5%
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