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Ballwin

Missouri · 30,901 residents (2025 est.) · 8.981 sq mi
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Ballwin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,626. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $377,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,279
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,483 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+13%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:30,901 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K27K29K32K1990201020202024Ballwin
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,626
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,442
+95%since 2000
from $29,520 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,418
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+29%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(28,844)
Black1.5%(461)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(583)
Asian3.3%(1,017)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(4,977)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(23,448)
Black2.8%(877)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,295)
Asian8.9%(2,772)
Other9.2%(2,887)
Diversity Score52.4%(16,389)
Diversity Score
52
+229%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballwin, Missouri?

Ballwin, Missouri has about 31,279 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballwin, Missouri?

The typical household in Ballwin, Missouri earns about $124,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballwin, Missouri expensive?

In Ballwin, Missouri, the median home is worth about $377,100, and the typical rent is about $1,418 a month.

How educated are people in Ballwin, Missouri?

About 65.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ballwin, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballwin, Missouri?

About 4.8% of people in Ballwin, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ballwin, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ballwin, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,463 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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