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Census Tract 1268, St. Louis city, Missouri
Census Tract 1268, GEOID 29510126800, in St. Louis city, Missouri, entirely within St. Louis. 3,095 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±393); the 2020 Census counted 3,371.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,095
±393 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,371
Median household income
$77,188
±$14,649 (90% margin)
St. Louis city: $56,160
Median home value
$202,500
±$21,642 (90% margin)
St. Louis city: $197,500
Median gross rent
$1,098
±$162 (90% margin)
St. Louis city: $997
Where is Census Tract 1268?
Census Tract 1268 is one of 104 census tracts in St. Louis city, Missouri. It covers 1.07 square miles of land, 3,165 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 29510126800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| St. Louis | 100% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 1268: Tract 2168 in St. Louis County ($83,906), Tract 2169 in St. Louis County ($49,199), Tract 2170 in St. Louis County ($72,935), Tract 2196.02 in St. Louis County ($102,460), Tract 1034 ($73,667), Tract 1036 ($95,625), Tract 1038 ($80,184), Tract 1042 ($73,141) and Tract 1045 ($79,737). 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 1268?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1268's population at 3,095 (±393) in 1,540 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,371 residents and 1,963 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1268 | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,095 ±393 | 288,512 |
| Households | 1,540 ±172 | 144,891 |
| Average household size | 2.01 ±0.15 | 1.92 |
| Housing units | 1,735 ±149 | 174,111 |
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 1268?
The median resident of Census Tract 1268 is 35.6 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.1%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1268 | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±2.0 | 36.8 |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±5.6 pts | 18.3% |
| 65 years and over | 13.2% ±2.6 pts | 15.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% ±3.1 pts | 5.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.8% ±7.4 pts | 44.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.1% ±8.2 pts | 42.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±2.8 pts | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±3.4 pts | 4.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9% ±3.5 pts | 7.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.9% ±4.8 pts | 9.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±4.8 pts | 5.6% |
| With a disability | 17.3% ±8.0 pts | 16.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 9.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% ±1.8 pts | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.4% ±6.9 pts | 41.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.5% ±7.0 pts | 18.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±4.6 pts | 85.5% |
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 1268 earn?
Half of the 1,540 households in Census Tract 1268 earn less than $77,188 a year (±$14,649), against $56,160 across St. Louis city: 21st highest of the county's 97 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1268 | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,188 ±$14,649 | $56,160 |
| Mean household income | $112,394 ±$19,537 | $81,764 |
| Per capita income | $55,545 ±$9,796 | $41,187 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±3.2 pts | 20.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.6% ±4.9 pts | 29.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2% ±2.9 pts | 18.6% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±5.9 pts | 92.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±5.9 pts | 86.8% |
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 1268?
Owners occupy 60.8% of Census Tract 1268's occupied homes and renters 39.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $202,500 by its owner (±$21,642). The median renter pays $1,098 a month including utilities, and 33.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1268 | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,500 ±$21,642 | $197,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,098 ±$162 | $997 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.0% ±14.3 pts | 38.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,438 ±$137 | $1,487 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.8% ±7.7 pts | 45.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.2% ±7.7 pts | 54.7% |
| Housing units | 1,735 ±149 | 174,111 |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.7% ±6.2 pts | 43.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 61.0% ±7.5 pts | 57.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.6% ±7.2 pts | 18.5% |
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 1268 get to work?
75.8% of Census Tract 1268's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1268 | St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 80.7% ±4.8 pts | 66.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±2.6 pts | 5.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8% ±6.5 pts | 64.1% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±3.5 pts | 6.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 5.7% |
| Walked | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 3.8% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% ±5.3 pts | 17.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.3 min ±1.7 | 22.1 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 1268 compare with the other tracts in St. Louis city?
Among St. Louis city's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1268 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In St. Louis city | In St. Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 104 | 41st of 104 |
| Residents per square mile | 86th of 104 | 86th of 104 |
| Median household income | 21st of 97 | 21st of 97 |
| Per capita income | 18th of 104 | 18th of 104 |
| Median home value | 40th of 91 | 40th of 91 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd of 101 | 33rd of 101 |
| Poverty rate | 81st of 89 | 81st of 89 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 92 | 18th of 92 |
| Median age | 64th of 104 | 64th of 104 |
| Owner-occupied share | 23rd of 101 | 23rd of 101 |
The tracts next to it on St. Louis city's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1142 | 18th | $78,851±$13,906 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1051.98 | 19th | $78,715±$10,381 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1124 | 20th | $78,185±$13,328 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1268 | 21st | $77,188±$14,649 |
| Tract 1011 | 22nd | $76,236±$8,605 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1272 | 23rd | $74,982±$29,695 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1013 | 24th | $73,996±$20,456 · 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 1268?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1268 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
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