Census tract · Jackson County
Census Tract 116.02, Jackson County, Missouri
Census Tract 116.02, GEOID 29095011602, in Jackson County, Missouri, entirely within Independence. 2,314 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±410); the 2020 Census counted 2,333.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,314
±410 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,333
Median household income
$36,785
±$3,328 (90% margin)
Jackson County: $68,577
Median home value
$174,000
±$81,382 (90% margin)
Jackson County: $230,500
Median gross rent
$929
±$133 (90% margin)
Jackson County: $1,197
Where is Census Tract 116.02?
Census Tract 116.02 is one of 227 census tracts in Jackson County, Missouri. It covers 0.47 square miles of land, 4,943 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 29095011602, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Independence | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 116.02: Tract 110.02 ($37,583), Tract 112 ($61,797), Tract 116.01 ($22,217) and Tract 117.01 ($43,672). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 116.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 116.02's population at 2,314 (±410) in 979 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,333 residents and 1,077 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,314±410 | 121,740 |
| Households | 979±203 | 51,477 |
| Average household size | 2.04±0.32 | 2.34 |
| Housing units | 1,157±200 | 56,084 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 116.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 116.02 is 55.8 years old; 14.2% are under 18 and 40.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.6%.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.8±8.4 | 39.0 |
| Under 18 years | 14.2%±5.6 pts | 22.8% |
| 65 years and over | 40.9%±9.7 pts | 18.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7%±3.1 pts | 13.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.0%±7.7 pts | 68.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.8%±3.4 pts | 10.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±2.6 pts | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 0.6% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6%±5.9 pts | 5.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4%±2.8 pts | 5.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±3.4 pts | 9.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3%±2.2 pts | 7.3% |
| With a disability | 28.6%±9.0 pts | 17.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5%±5.9 pts | 12.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±5.2 pts | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.5%±8.1 pts | 21.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.6%±6.1 pts | 7.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.3%±9.5 pts | 89.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 116.02 earn?
Half of the 979 households in Census Tract 116.02 earn less than $36,785 a year (±$3,328), against $68,577 across Jackson County: 199th highest of the county's 216 tracts with a reliable estimate. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,785±$3,328 | $60,339 |
| Mean household income | $59,247±$11,249 | $77,259 |
| Per capita income | $26,733±$5,358 | $32,713 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±7.1 pts | 15.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.4%±19.6 pts | 23.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.4%±6.5 pts | 11.6% |
| Households with a computer | 70.2%±15.8 pts | 94.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 70.5%±16.0 pts | 89.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 116.02?
Owners occupy 42.7% of Census Tract 116.02's occupied homes and renters 57.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,000 by its owner (±$81,382). The median renter pays $929 a month including utilities, and 23.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,000±$81,382 | $172,900 |
| Median gross rent | $929±$133 | $1,109 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.7%±13.9 pts | 45.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,552±$154 | $1,387 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.7%±11.0 pts | 60.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.3%±11.0 pts | 39.1% |
| Housing units | 1,157±200 | 56,084 |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.6%±12.3 pts | 70.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 2.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 3.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.8%±8.9 pts | 13.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 25.2%±16.6 pts | 8.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 116.02 get to work?
83.6% of Census Tract 116.02's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Independence |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 35.9%±8.4 pts | 62.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6%±10.3 pts | 5.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6%±7.2 pts | 77.7% |
| Carpooled | 2.1%±2.4 pts | 7.9% |
| Public transportation | 3.8%±5.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Walked | 2.5%±3.3 pts | 0.9% |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±5.1 pts | 12.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min±5.0 | 23.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 116.02 compare with the other tracts in Jackson County?
Among Jackson County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 116.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Jackson County | In Independence |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 156th of 222 | 27th of 34 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th of 227 | 2nd of 34 |
| Median household income | 199th of 216 | 32nd of 34 |
| Per capita income | 175th of 221 | 26th of 34 |
| Median home value | 138th of 210 | 13th of 33 |
| Median gross rent | 188th of 210 | 29th of 32 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd of 155 | 20th of 28 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th of 206 | 10th of 33 |
| Median age | 5th of 222 | 2nd of 34 |
| Owner-occupied share | 167th of 222 | 24th of 34 |
The tracts next to it on Jackson County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 110.02 | 196th | $37,583±$10,147 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 114.08 | 197th | $37,071±$7,223 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 115.02 | 198th | $36,964±$11,080 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 116.02 | 199th | $36,785±$3,328 |
| Tract 160 | 200th | $36,690±$8,656 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 163 | 201st | $35,640±$8,303 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 167 | 202nd | $35,104±$19,803 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 116.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 116.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections