Population 1,996 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Birch Tree
Household size in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Birch Tree run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Missouri as a whole looks much the same. Household size has climbed from 2.33 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Birch Tree is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Birch Tree than nationally: 9.7%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Birch Tree
Renters in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Birch Tree is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Birch Tree: 21.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Birch Tree are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $424 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $593 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $492 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$68 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Birch Tree costs $492 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Birch Tree
Bachelor's degrees in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Birch Tree: 11.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.3% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.9% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Birch Tree never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Birch Tree
| Period | Birch Tree | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Birch Tree has been strong: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Birch Tree compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Tree | 2.56 | 42.0 | 9.7% | 14.4% | 21.8% | 1984 | $492 | 11.4% | 83.8% | 0.9% |
| Pine Crest | 2.70 | 39.7 | 13.0% | 8.4% | 13.8% | 1987 | $542 | 16.3% | 95.9% | 0.7% |
| Delaware | 2.74 | 37.4 | 10.9% | 16.0% | 16.8% | 1991 | $504 | 8.7% | 92.9% | 0.5% |
| Winona | 2.38 | 53.8 | 7.8% | 27.2% | 10.6% | 1979 | $397 | 9.1% | 71.9% | 0.5% |
| Mountain View | 2.42 | 44.4 | 11.8% | 31.7% | 14.3% | 1981 | $547 | 18.2% | 81.8% | 4.5% |
| Turnerville | 2.51 | 41.4 | 14.8% | 25.1% | 9.9% | 1983 | $618 | 23.9% | 93.3% | 3.7% |
| New Liberty | 2.44 | 44.4 | 2.8% | 19.3% | 19.5% | 1988 | $499 | 22.9% | 79.6% | 1.5% |
| Munsell | 2.41 | 50.5 | 7.0% | 25.2% | 14.2% | 1978 | $650 | 16.3% | 89.3% | 1.0% |
| Trask | 2.55 | 42.7 | 11.9% | 11.3% | 16.6% | 1986 | $826 | 31.2% | 91.5% | 3.0% |
| White Church | 2.85 | 43.5 | 12.6% | 17.5% | 12.2% | 1992 | $685 | 20.3% | 84.5% | 4.2% |
| Fremont | 2.94 | 35.8 | 36.5% | 38.1% | 32.9% | 1983 | $644 | 14.0% | 86.8% | 0.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Birch Tree. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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