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CITY · 2020 ACS

St. Louis

Michigan · 7,010 residents · 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 $42,050. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,010
+56%since 2000
from 4,494 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024St. Louis
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.2%(226)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(254)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.6%(250)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.9%(276)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.6%(606)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3422.5%(1,574)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4418.1%(1,270)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.5%(943)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.4%(729)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.7%(539)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(240)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(103)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,050
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,122 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,489
−19%since 2000
from $14,196 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in St. Louis on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(3,569)
Black10%(448)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(337)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(4,618)
Black23.6%(1,651)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(513)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other3%(213)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.5%(466)
Puerto Rican0.9%(64)
Honduran0.8%(56)
Cuban0.6%(40)
Guatemalan0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Hmong0.1%(5)
Korean0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(4)
Ancestry
German12.9%(925)
English9%(646)
Irish8.3%(595)
American6.3%(449)
Polish2.4%(173)
Scottish1.7%(120)
Italian1.6%(115)
Dutch1.3%(90)
Moroccan1.2%(83)
French1.1%(76)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.8%(60)
Hungarian0.7%(51)
Finnish0.6%(44)
Canadian0.3%(23)
West Indian0.3%(23)
Belgian0.3%(22)
Jamaican0.3%(19)
Welsh0.3%(18)
Ukrainian0.2%(13)
Arab0.2%(11)
British0.2%(11)
Norwegian0.2%(11)
Romanian0.2%(11)
Egyptian0.1%(6)
Danish0.1%(5)
Iranian0.1%(5)
Greek0.1%(4)
Russian0.1%(4)
Serbian0.1%(4)
Swiss0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 33.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
74.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Female
26.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married60.3%(3,145)
Married21.6%(1,126)
Widowed2.9%(149)
Divorced15.2%(794)
Women 15+
Never married28.4%(429)
Married41.5%(627)
Widowed11.6%(176)
Divorced18.5%(279)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Louis, Michigan?

St. Louis, Michigan has about 7,010 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Louis, Michigan earns about $42,050 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in St. Louis, Michigan?

About 9.2% 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 14.1% 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 3,182 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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