Black Jack City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 6792 people, 2422 households, and 1789 families living in the city. The population density was 2553.3 people per square mile (985.83/kmē), it would be the 79th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Missouri. There were 2587 housing units at an average density of 972.6 per square mile (375.52/kmē). The average household size was 2.7 people, and the average family size was 3.2 people. In the city Age distribution was 27.3% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 125.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 133.3 females. The median age is 37.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Black Jack City was 35.7 and 38.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 26.31% White, 71.32% Black or African American, 0.13% American Indian, 0.35% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 1.52% from two or more races and 0.35% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $51806, it is the 91st wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $63324, it is Missouri's 67th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $22705, making it the 97th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Missouri. The median income of city was $30739, The median income for males was $37561, compared to $24617 for females.
In 2000, 1981 pupils and students, of which 917 are male and 1064 are female, 29.17% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 135 nursery or pri school, 97 kindergarten, 791 elementary school, 508 high school and 450 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6792 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6792 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6806 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6857 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6915 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6919 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6910 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6887 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6880 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6840 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6818 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 75 | 60 | 135 |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 66 | 97 |
| Elementary school | 396 | 395 | 791 |
| High school | 276 | 232 | 508 |
| College or graduate school | 139 | 311 | 450 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jack city, Missouri | $51806 | $63324 | $22705 |
| St. Louis County, Missouri | $50532 | $61680 | $27595 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |