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Florissant

Missouri · 52,533 residents · 12.552 sq mi
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Florissant has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $99,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,533
+4%since 2000
from 50,497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,185 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50K51K52K52K53K1990201020202024Florissant
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,769
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,502
+33%since 2000
from $20,622 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(42,807)
Black11.4%(5,775)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(753)
Asian0.6%(302)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.3%(15,304)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(23,980)
Black44.5%(23,377)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,562)
Asian1%(519)
Other5.7%(3,002)
Diversity Score73.5%(38,605)
Diversity Score
73
+142%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florissant, Missouri?

Florissant, Missouri has about 52,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florissant, Missouri?

The typical household in Florissant, Missouri earns about $58,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florissant, Missouri expensive?

In Florissant, Missouri, the median home is worth about $99,900, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Florissant, Missouri?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Florissant, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florissant, Missouri?

About 10.2% of people in Florissant, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florissant, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Florissant, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,327 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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