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Des Peres

Missouri · 9,102 residents (2025 est.) · 4.319 sq mi
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#43Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.5%#95Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.9%#100Highest median household incomeof 6,818$224,327#109Most educatedof 6,82679.2%
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Des Peres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $224,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% 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 $609,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,170
+7%since 2000
from 8,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,123 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 1,987 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+1%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,102 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Des Peres
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.5%(409)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.5%(869)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.3%(855)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(604)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(167)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.1%(464)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.3%(1,494)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(1,003)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(1,209)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.2%(1,298)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(640)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(158)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$224,327
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,433 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,252
+162%since 2000
from $40,916 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+24%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$609,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $911 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
4.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−12%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(8,244)
Black0.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(71)
Asian1.8%(157)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(8,333)
Black0.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(205)
Asian2%(187)
Other4.2%(386)
Diversity Score
21
+85%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(86)
Puerto Rican0.6%(54)
Peruvian0.2%(17)
Spaniard0.1%(13)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.4%(124)
Vietnamese0.3%(30)
Filipino0.1%(13)
Japanese0.1%(8)
Ancestry
German41.8%(3,836)
Irish21.9%(2,005)
English14.4%(1,323)
Italian7.7%(703)
American5.9%(543)
French4.2%(386)
Polish3.1%(285)
Scottish1.4%(132)
Dutch1.2%(113)
Russian1.2%(111)
Greek1.1%(98)
Swiss0.9%(86)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.7%(67)
Austrian0.6%(59)
Croatian0.6%(56)
Danish0.6%(54)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(51)
British0.5%(47)
Czech0.4%(37)
Norwegian0.4%(36)
Swedish0.4%(34)
Canadian0.2%(18)
Nigerian0.2%(17)
Welsh0.2%(17)
West Indian0.2%(17)
Jamaican0.2%(17)
Slovak0.1%(9)
Ukrainian0.1%(9)
Bulgarian0.1%(8)
Lithuanian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−98.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 95.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12%(403)
Married81.3%(2,724)
Widowed2%(67)
Divorced4.6%(155)
Women 15+
Never married15.9%(585)
Married69.8%(2,576)
Widowed5.8%(215)
Divorced8.5%(312)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Peres, Missouri?

Des Peres, Missouri has about 9,170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Des Peres, Missouri?

The typical household in Des Peres, Missouri earns about $224,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Des Peres, Missouri expensive?

In Des Peres, Missouri, the median home is worth about $609,200, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Des Peres, Missouri?

About 79.2% of adults age 25 and over in Des Peres, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Des Peres, Missouri?

About 2.0% of people in Des Peres, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Des Peres, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Des Peres, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 775 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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