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St. Louis

Michigan · 7,406 residents (2025 est.) · 3.315 sq mi
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St. Louis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,367
+64%since 2000
from 4,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,222 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 1,356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,406 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024St. Louis
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,167
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,122 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,897
−2%since 2000
from $14,196 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−9%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(3,569)
Black10%(448)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(337)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.5%(1,775)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(4,315)
Black28.6%(2,107)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(619)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other4.4%(322)
Diversity Score70.8%(5,214)
Diversity Score
71
+79%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 33.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
74.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Female
25.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−63.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Louis, Michigan?

St. Louis, Michigan has about 7,367 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Louis, Michigan?

The typical household in St. Louis, Michigan earns about $51,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Louis, Michigan expensive?

In St. Louis, Michigan, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in St. Louis, Michigan?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Louis, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Louis, Michigan?

About 13.4% of people in St. Louis, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Louis, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Louis, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,539 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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