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Frontenac

Missouri · 3,612 residents · 2.881 sq mi
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Frontenac is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,676. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $758,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 205% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
85% 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
3,612
+4%since 2000
from 3,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+4%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Frontenac
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$174,676
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,508 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,585
+37%since 2000
from $64,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration19.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$758,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
4.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(2,948)
Black2.3%(84)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(93)
Asian9.3%(337)
Other5.5%(200)
Diversity Score42.4%(1,532)
Diversity Score
42
+283%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+84%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frontenac, Missouri?

Frontenac, Missouri has about 3,612 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frontenac, Missouri?

The typical household in Frontenac, Missouri earns about $174,676 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 $758,200.

How educated are people in Frontenac, Missouri?

About 85.5% 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 2.5% 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 238 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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