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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Des Peres

Missouri · 8,592 residents · 4.319 sq mi
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Des Peres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,433. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $252,700. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 154% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,592
+2%since 1990
from 8,395 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,989 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,944 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+10%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Des Peres
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,433
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,715 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$40,916
+50%since 1990
from $27,276 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$252,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $177,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$911
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $711 in 1990
US average: $602
96.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 95.3% in 1990
3.7% rent
2.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(8,153)
Black1.6%(134)
Hispanic / Latino1%(87)
Asian1%(81)
Diversity Score9.5%(793)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(8,244)
Black0.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(71)
Asian1.8%(157)
Diversity Score8.5%(727)
8
−11%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.6%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.3%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−43%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Peres, Missouri?

Des Peres, Missouri has about 8,592 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Des Peres, Missouri earns about $96,433 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 $252,700, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Des Peres, Missouri?

About 62.6% 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 1.5% 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 197 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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