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Foristell

Missouri · 505 residents · 6.076 sq mi
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Foristell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $275,500. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 66% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
505
+53%since 2000
from 331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+14%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
163106059001K1990201020202024Foristell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,386 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,866
+61%since 2000
from $22,331 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,500
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(317)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(470)
Black3.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.2%(57)
Diversity Score
11
+111%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+91%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foristell, Missouri?

Foristell, Missouri has about 505 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foristell, Missouri?

The typical household in Foristell, Missouri earns about $76,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foristell, Missouri expensive?

In Foristell, Missouri, the median home is worth about $275,500, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Foristell, Missouri?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Foristell, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foristell, Missouri?

About 3.9% of people in Foristell, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Foristell, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Foristell, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 391 residents, a change of about 343 percent over that period.

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