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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Des Peres

Missouri · 8,395 residents · 4.319 sq mi
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Des Peres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $177,600. With a median age of 38.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 157% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,395
−2%vs 2000
vs 8,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,944 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 42.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Des Peres
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,715
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,433 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,276
−33%vs 2000
vs $40,916 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$177,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $252,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$711
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $911 in 2000
US average: $450
95.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.3% in 2000
4.7% rent
2.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score8.5%(727)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(8,153)
Black1.6%(134)
Hispanic / Latino1%(87)
Asian1%(81)
Other0.3%(27)
Diversity Score9.5%(793)
9
+12%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.7%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
21.8%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+76%vs 2000
vs 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Des Peres, Missouri?

Des Peres, Missouri has about 8,395 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Des Peres, Missouri earns about $67,715 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 $177,600, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Des Peres, Missouri?

About 54.7% 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 3.1% of people in Des Peres, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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