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Dellwood

Missouri · 4,914 residents · 1.037 sq mi
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Dellwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,038. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,900. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,914
−6%since 2000
from 5,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,739 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 5,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+6%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Dellwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,038
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,210 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,697
+47%since 2000
from $16,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,104
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $753 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−17%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(2,068)
Black58.2%(3,056)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.5%(3,230)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(503)
Black84.7%(4,160)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(71)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other1.7%(83)
Diversity Score31.9%(1,566)
Diversity Score
32
−48%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dellwood, Missouri?

Dellwood, Missouri has about 4,914 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dellwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Dellwood, Missouri earns about $60,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dellwood, Missouri expensive?

In Dellwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Dellwood, Missouri?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dellwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dellwood, Missouri?

About 24.7% of people in Dellwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dellwood, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Dellwood, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 331 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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