Black Jack is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Black Jack has a 2024 population of 6,503. Black Jack is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,641 in 2020.
The average household income in Black Jack is $76,448 with a poverty rate of 16.89%. The median age in Black Jack is 32.3 years: 24.3 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Black Jack was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,318 | 80.19% |
| White | 1,147 | 17.29% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,526 | 2.51 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 843 | 1.13 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Married | 805 | 2.88 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Female | 739 | 3.62 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 139 | 2.8 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 535 | 13.13% |
| Associates Degree | 547 | 13.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 497 | 12.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 457 | 11.21% |
| High School Graduate | 871 | 21.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 1,127 | 27.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,109 | 2,587 | 729 |
| White | 869 | 814 | 155 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,096 | $0 | $50,987 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,821 | $0 | $106,042 |
| High School Graduate | $37,569 | $48,088 | $31,328 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,151 | $83,216 | $29,071 |
| Overall | $44,906 | $46,675 | $44,443 |
| Some College | $44,221 | $44,976 | $43,803 |
$44,906
Average Earnings
$46,675
Average Male
$44,443
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.46% of Black Jack residents speak only English, while 0.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,069 | 801 | 15.8% |
| White | 970 | 247 | 25.46% |
16.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.09%
Male Poverty Rate
17.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Black Jack is White, with 25.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Black Jack is Black, with 15.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.09% |
| High School | 13.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.55% |
| Some College | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.36% |
| Female Employed | 5.82% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,740 | $79,847 |
| Households | $63,617 | $76,448 |
| Married Families | $103,389 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,386 | $58,315 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
443
Number of Veterans
400
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 141 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 166 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 353 | 9.36% |
| White | 90 | 9.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.4%
Born in Black Jack
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.43% of Black Jack residents were born in the United States, with 79.4% having been born in Missouri. 0.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,332 | -34 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 6,366 | -34 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 6,400 | -35 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 6,435 | -34 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 6,469 | -34 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 6,503 | -35 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 6,538 | -23 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 6,561 | -54 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 6,615 | -26 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 6,641 | -289 | -4.17% |
| 2019 | 6,930 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 6,928 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 6,930 | -8 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 6,938 | -19 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 6,957 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 6,951 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 6,948 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 6,945 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 6,937 | 15 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 6,922 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,792 | 664 | 10.84% |
| 1990 | 6,128 | 835 | 15.78% |
| 1980 | 5,293 | -1,039 | -16.41% |