Vacancy
The percentage of parcel acreage that include vacant buildings or are vacant lots in the City of St. Louis
There are more than nine times as many acres of vacant land and buildings in majority-black census tracts as in majority-white census tracts.
A score of 100 represents racial equity, meaning there are no racial disparities in outcomes. The lower the Equity Score, the greater the disparity.
For Vacancy, a score of 100 — a score reflecting racial equity — would mean majority-black and majority-white neighborhoods are equally likely to have vacant properties. It is important to note that for this indicator, equity is not our only goal; we also want to improve outcomes for all.