Census tract · Clay County
Census Tract 206.03, Clay County, Missouri
Census Tract 206.03, GEOID 29047020603, in Clay County, Missouri, mostly within Kansas City (75% of its census blocks). 4,725 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±551); the 2020 Census counted 4,196.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,725
±551 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,196
Median household income
$59,464
±$14,569 (90% margin)
Clay County: $88,468
Median home value
$174,700
±$18,170 (90% margin)
Clay County: $275,600
Median gross rent
$1,094
±$56 (90% margin)
Clay County: $1,243
Where is Census Tract 206.03?
Census Tract 206.03 is one of 55 census tracts in Clay County, Missouri. It covers 1.86 square miles of land, 2,255 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 29047020603, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | 75% |
| Claycomo | 25% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 206.03: Tract 206.04 ($62,241), Tract 208.03 ($78,333), Tract 209.01 ($67,066), Tract 209.02 ($71,667), Tract 222 ($84,668) and Tract 223.02 ($119,211). 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 206.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 206.03's population at 4,725 (±551) in 1,858 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,196 residents and 1,900 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 206.03 | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,725 ±551 | 510,612 |
| Households | 1,858 ±241 | 221,979 |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.24 | 2.26 |
| Housing units | 1,976 ±239 | 245,346 |
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 206.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 206.03 is 37.5 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 11.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.6%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 206.03 | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±3.3 | 35.8 |
| Under 18 years | 25.6% ±5.0 pts | 22.5% |
| 65 years and over | 11.3% ±1.8 pts | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±3.6 pts | 12.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.4% ±7.8 pts | 54.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.6% ±4.0 pts | 25.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±4.4 pts | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±3.6 pts | 4.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1% ±2.8 pts | 8.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.3% ±3.7 pts | 13.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±1.7 pts | 5.7% |
| With a disability | 22.1% ±5.2 pts | 13.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.8% ±4.5 pts | 11.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±3.6 pts | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.7% ±6.3 pts | 38.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0% ±3.7 pts | 14.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±5.9 pts | 84.3% |
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 206.03 earn?
Half of the 1,858 households in Census Tract 206.03 earn less than $59,464 a year (±$14,569), against $88,468 across Clay County: 51st highest of the county's 55 tracts with a reliable estimate. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 206.03 | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,464 ±$14,569 | $69,166 |
| Mean household income | $75,986 ±$10,468 | $94,006 |
| Per capita income | $31,462 ±$3,639 | $41,393 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7% ±5.2 pts | 14.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.6% ±14.0 pts | 20.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±3.9 pts | 10.4% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±4.1 pts | 95.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.0% ±6.5 pts | 90.4% |
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 206.03?
Owners occupy 60.0% of Census Tract 206.03's occupied homes and renters 40.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,700 by its owner (±$18,170). The median renter pays $1,094 a month including utilities, and 31.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 206.03 | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,700 ±$18,170 | $242,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,094 ±$56 | $1,238 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.1% ±12.5 pts | 39.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,307 ±$173 | $1,709 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.0% ±8.3 pts | 55.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.0% ±8.3 pts | 44.6% |
| Housing units | 1,976 ±239 | 245,346 |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.4% ±7.3 pts | 61.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 8.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.9% ±2.7 pts | 21.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±3.6 pts | 9.0% |
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 206.03 get to work?
75.8% of Census Tract 206.03's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | Tract 206.03 | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4% ±5.1 pts | 68.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% ±3.8 pts | 4.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8% ±7.4 pts | 70.2% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±7.0 pts | 7.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.8% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±4.8 pts | 17.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±2.5 | 21.7 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 206.03 compare with the other tracts in Clay County?
Among Clay County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 206.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Clay County | In Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 55 | 31st of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 55 | 113th of 163 |
| Median household income | 51st of 55 | 92nd of 154 |
| Per capita income | 48th of 55 | 97th of 158 |
| Median home value | 50th of 55 | 99th of 148 |
| Median gross rent | 38th of 53 | 108th of 153 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 28 | 48th of 116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd of 55 | 128th of 144 |
| Median age | 28th of 55 | 57th of 159 |
| Owner-occupied share | 41st of 55 | 64th of 159 |
The tracts next to it on Clay County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 204 | 48th | $60,807±$21,303 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 217.03 | 49th | $60,114±$20,357 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 211.05 | 50th | $59,493±$26,127 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 206.03 | 51st | $59,464±$14,569 |
| Tract 202.01 | 52nd | $57,089±$9,462 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 205 | 53rd | $55,533±$9,901 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 221 | 54th | $54,681±$13,324 · 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 206.03?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 206.03 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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
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