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Frontenac

Missouri · 3,482 residents · 2.881 sq mi
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Frontenac is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $675,500. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 240% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,482
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,209 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+7%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Frontenac
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,292
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,508 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,949
+32%since 2000
from $64,532 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$675,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,019 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+16%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(3,286)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(33)
Asian2.8%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(386)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(3,100)
Black2.6%(89)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(51)
Asian5.6%(195)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.7%(790)
Diversity Score
23
+105%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
36.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frontenac, Missouri?

Frontenac, Missouri has about 3,482 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frontenac, Missouri?

The typical household in Frontenac, Missouri earns about $157,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frontenac, Missouri expensive?

In Frontenac, Missouri, the median home is worth about $675,500, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Frontenac, Missouri?

About 74.1% of adults age 25 and over in Frontenac, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frontenac, Missouri?

About 5.3% of people in Frontenac, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frontenac, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Frontenac, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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