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Des Peres

Missouri · 9,193 residents · 4.319 sq mi
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Des Peres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,672. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $459,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 203% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,193
+7%since 2000
from 8,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,129 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+5%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Des Peres
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$173,672
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,433 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,084
+108%since 2000
from $40,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,969
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $911 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
6.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(8,205)
Black1.2%(109)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(220)
Asian3.2%(293)
Other2.3%(216)
Diversity Score21.8%(2,003)
Diversity Score
22
+158%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−97.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Des Peres, Missouri?

Des Peres, Missouri has about 9,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Des Peres, Missouri earns about $173,672 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 $459,900, and the typical rent is about $1,969 a month.

How educated are people in Des Peres, Missouri?

About 75.8% 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 1.9% 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 798 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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