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Ballwin

Missouri · 30,404 residents · 8.981 sq mi
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Ballwin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $233,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,404
−3%since 2000
from 31,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,385 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K27K29K32K1990201020202024Ballwin
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,589
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,029
+25%since 2000
from $29,520 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(26,670)
Black2.4%(736)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(733)
Asian5.6%(1,703)
Other1.4%(421)
Diversity Score27.4%(8,316)
Diversity Score
27
+72%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballwin, Missouri?

Ballwin, Missouri has about 30,404 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballwin, Missouri?

The typical household in Ballwin, Missouri earns about $76,589 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 $233,500, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Ballwin, Missouri?

About 52.4% 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 3.8% 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 8,588 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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